Emphasis in Art: Making Elements Pop for Second Graders

Question 1

Which of the following is the best way to create emphasis on a tree in a drawing?

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Coloring the leaves of the tree with bright colors

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Coloring the trunk of the tree with dark colors

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Coloring the bark of the tree with different colors

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Not coloring the tree at all

Question 2

Which color is most likely to catch your eye in a picture?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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White

Question 3

Which shape is most likely to make something in a picture look like it's moving?

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Triangle

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Circle

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Square

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Rectangle

Question 4

How can different textures be used to make something in a picture stand out?

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By using different textures next to each other

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By using similar textures next to each other

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By using many different textures all together

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Texture cannot be used to make something stand out

Question 5

What is the difference between seeing something stand out in a picture and hearing something stand out?

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Seeing something stand out is called visual emphasis, while hearing something stand out is called verbal emphasis

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Hearing something stand out is called visual emphasis, while seeing something stand out is called verbal emphasis

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There is no difference between visual emphasis and verbal emphasis

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Emphasis cannot be visual or verbal

Question 6

Why is it important to think about balance when making something stand out in a picture?

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To keep the picture from looking lopsided

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To make sure all parts of the picture get equal attention

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To make the picture more pretty

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Balance is not important when making something stand out

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a way artists use to create emphasis in their artwork?

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Talking loudly

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Using bright colors

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Placing an object in the middle of the artwork

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a way to make a color stand out?

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Use a color that is lighter than the others

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Use a bright color

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Use a color that is different from the others

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Use a color that is darker than the others

Question 9

Which of these colors is most likely to create emphasis?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 10

Can emphasis be used in all types of art?

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Yes

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No

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Only in paintings

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Only in sculptures

Question 11

What is NOT a way to create emphasis in art?

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Using different sounds

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Using bright colors

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Using different shapes

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Using different sizes

Question 12

Which shape is most likely to draw attention to an element in a picture?

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 13

Which color is most likely to make an object stand out in a picture?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Orange

Question 14

Which of the following is the best way to use texture to create emphasis?

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Use a rough texture on the most important part

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Use a smooth texture on the most important part

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Use the same texture on all parts

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Don't use texture at all

Question 15

How can emphasis be used to create a special place in a picture?

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By using all three of these ways

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By putting the most important part in the middle

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By putting the most important part by itself

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By putting the most important part with other parts around it

Question 16

Which of the following is the best way to use emphasis?

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Use emphasis on important parts

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Use emphasis on everything

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Use emphasis on parts that are similar

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Use emphasis on parts that are far away

Question 17

Which shape is most likely to draw the eye in an artwork?

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Circle

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Square

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Triangle

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Rectangle

Question 18

What is the main purpose of using emphasis in art?

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Make certain elements of the artwork stand out

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Create a sense of balance

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Add variety to the artwork

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Make the artwork more realistic

Question 19

What is the difference between emphasis and balance in art?

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Emphasis draws attention to specific elements, while balance distributes elements evenly?

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Balance draws attention to specific elements, while emphasis distributes elements evenly

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Emphasis and balance are the same thing

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Emphasis creates movement, while balance creates stability

Question 20

How does using color contrast help create emphasis in art?

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Draws attention to specific areas of the artwork

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Makes certain colors appear brighter or duller

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Creates a sense of depth

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Makes the artwork more realistic

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using emphasis in art?

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Makes the artwork appear cluttered

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Makes the artwork more visually appealing

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Guides the viewer's eye

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Creates a sense of mystery

Question 22

When artists emphasize something in a picture, what do they want to do?

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Make it stand out

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Hide it from view

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Move it to the side

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Color it in

Question 23

Which shape is not typically used to make something stand out in a picture?

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Line

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Star

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Triangle

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Square

Question 24

Which color is most likely to draw attention in a painting?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 25

What type of texture might you use to make something look more important?

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Shiny

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Rough

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Smooth

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Soft

Question 26

Why do artists use contrast in their work?

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To make some parts of a picture look more special

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To make the picture look more balanced

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To make the picture look deeper

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To make the picture look simpler

Question 27

Which of these paintings shows something standing out?

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A picture of a single flower that is much brighter than the background

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A picture of a group of people all standing together

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A picture of a forest with trees that all look the same

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A picture of a pattern that repeats itself over and over

Question 28

How can artists use emphasis to make their paintings feel happy?

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Use bright and cheerful colors

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Paint sad and gloomy scenes

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Use dark and muted colors

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Paint in a realistic style

Question 29

What is the main purpose of using emphasis in art?

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To make one part of a picture stand out

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To make all parts of a picture look the same

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To make a picture look more realistic

Question 30

In a painting of a landscape, the artist wants to draw attention to a tree. Which color would be most effective to use on the tree?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using emphasis in art?

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It makes a picture more confusing

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It helps guide the viewer's eye

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It creates a focal point

Question 32

What is the main difference between emphasis and contrast?

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Emphasis is about making one thing stand out, while contrast is about making two things look different.

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Emphasis is about making one thing look brighter, while contrast is about making two things look darker.

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Emphasis is about making one thing look bigger, while contrast is about making two things look smaller.

Question 33

Which of the following is a way to use color to create emphasis?

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Using complementary colors

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Using analogous colors

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Using a monochromatic color scheme

Question 34

What is the overall effect of using emphasis in art?

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It can both make a picture more appealing and convey a message

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It can make a picture more visually appealing

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It can help to convey a message

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a way to create emphasis in art?

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Using textures that feel smooth

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Using bright colors

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Using large shapes

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Placing an object in the center of the composition

Question 36

What is the main purpose of using emphasis in art?

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To draw attention to important parts of a composition

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To make a painting look more realistic

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To make a painting look more colorful

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To make a painting look more balanced

Question 37

What is the term for using different colors to create emphasis?

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Color contrast

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Texture contrast

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Shape contrast

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Size contrast

Question 38

What is the best way to create emphasis in a landscape painting?

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Use contrasting colors between the foreground and background.

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Place the most important object in the center of the painting.

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Make the sky the brightest part of the painting.

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Use a lot of small details in the background.

Question 39

Which of these is an example of using color to create emphasis?

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A painting with a red apple in the foreground

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A sculpture with a green base

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A drawing with a blue sky

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A collage with different shades of brown

Question 40

Which of these pictures best uses emphasis?

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A painting with a large red flower

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A sculpture with a small gold statue

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A drawing with a complicated background

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A collage with many bright colors

Question 41

What is another word for emphasis in art?

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Contrast

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Balance

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Symmetry

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Rhythm

Question 42

What is emphasis in art?

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Making something more noticeable

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Adding extra details

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Using bright colors

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Drawing a large picture

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a way to create emphasis?

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Hiding something behind something else

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Using bright colors

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Making something bigger

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Adding more details

Question 44

Which of these is a technique artists use to emphasize a particular thing in their artwork?

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Using brighter colors to make it stand out

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Painting over it to cover it up

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Hiding it in the corner of the artwork

Question 45

What is the main reason artists use emphasis in their artwork?

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To draw attention to something important

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To hide mistakes

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To confuse the viewer

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To make the artwork look smaller

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a way to create emphasis in artwork?

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Using dull colors that blend in

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Making it larger in size

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Using bright colors that contrast

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Placing it in the center of the artwork

Question 47

In a drawing of a forest, how could an artist emphasize a particular tree?

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By making it taller and greener than the other trees

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By drawing it in the background

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By making it smaller than the other trees

Question 48

What does it mean to create 'contrast' in art?

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To use things that are different from each other

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To use only one color

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To use things that are the same

Question 49

Which of these is an example of contrast in art?

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A bright yellow shape next to a dark blue shape

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Two shapes that are the same size

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Two shapes of the same color

Question 50

What is the difference between emphasis and contrast in art?

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Emphasis highlights one thing, while contrast shows differences

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Emphasis is used in paintings, while contrast is used in sculptures

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Emphasis is temporary, while contrast is permanent

Question 51

Can you find an artwork where emphasis is used effectively?

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A painting of a large, bright flower in the foreground against a plain background

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A painting with many small things spread out evenly

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A painting with dull colors and similar shapes

Question 52

Why is it helpful for artists to use emphasis in their artwork?

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It helps them guide the viewer's eye and share important ideas

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It makes the artwork look more complicated

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It takes less time and effort