unit 7: victorian era (1832–1901) quick glance look briefly at the painting that follows this...
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Quick GlanceQuick Glance
• Look briefly at the painting that follows this slide.
• Be prepared to describe it in as much detail as possible.
What Did You Notice?What Did You Notice?
Describe the scene. What stood out the most to you? Do you think the artist wanted to
emphasize a specific figure or area?
What Is Emphasis?What Is Emphasis?
What does it mean to emphasize something?
How do you emphasize a word or phrase when you take notes in class?
How do you emphasize your point when you are talking with someone?
How about when you are arguing?
How Is Emphasis Used in Art?How Is Emphasis Used in Art?
• Emphasis draws attention to an element or an idea within an artist’s work.
• It creates a focal point, or an area for the viewer’s eyes to rest.
Methods of EmphasisMethods of Emphasis
The following approaches help artists create emphasis in their work:• Position • Separation• Convergence• Contrast
The addition of other elements may direct a viewer’s eyes to the focal point.
ConvergenceConvergence
A viewer’s eyes naturally focus on an object that differs from those surrounding it.
ContrastContrast
This design contains all four emphasis techniques.
Art Can Contain All TypesArt Can Contain All Types
CriticismCriticism
Apply your understanding of emphasis to the painting you viewed earlier.
Can you identify the element that the artist was trying to emphasize?
What methods did the artist use to create emphasis?
Emphasis of the PaintingEmphasis of the Painting
• The artist was probably trying to emphasize Ulysses (the figure tied to the boat’s mast).
• Ulysses is very near the center of the work (location).
• The majority of the sirens are looking toward him (convergence).
• His bright clothing makes him stand out against the background (contrast).
Apply the ConceptsApply the Concepts
• Recall the narrative poem “The Lady of Shallot” in your textbook.
• Analyze the methods of emphasis in the following painting, which is Waterhouse’s representation of that poem.
• Be prepared to discuss your views with your classmates.