Emphasis in Art: Master the Art of Drawing Attention

Question 1

What is the primary reason artists use a focal point in their work?

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To highlight a specific element.

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To enhance the sense of depth.

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To make the artwork appear more realistic.

Question 2

What is the ratio of horizontal to vertical lines in the Rule of Thirds?

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1:3

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1:1

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1:2

Question 3

In the rule of thirds, what is the ratio of the three sections?

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1:2:3

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2:3:4

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3:4:5

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4:5:6

Question 4

In the rule of thirds, where are the four points that you can position your focal point?

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The intersections of the thirds

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The four corners

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The four midpoints of the sides

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The centers of the thirds

Question 5

How does the rule of thirds help artists create better artwork?

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It helps balance and make the arrangement of elements more interesting.

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It ensures the main object is always in the center.

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It tells artists where to place all the colors.

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It makes sure the artwork is symmetrical.

Question 6

What is the purpose of cropping an image?

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To remove unnecessary details and focus the viewer's attention

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To change the shape of the image

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To make the image smaller

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To add a border to the image

Question 7

How can cropping an artwork influence the viewer's perception of emphasis?

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It can draw attention to a specific area by eliminating distractions

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It can make the artwork appear smaller and less significant

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It can change the overall composition and balance of the artwork

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It has no effect on emphasis

Question 8

What is NOT a benefit of using emphasis in an artwork?

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Overwhelming the viewer with too much information

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Drawing the viewer's attention to a specific message

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Creating a visually impactful composition

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Making the artwork more aesthetically pleasing

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a focal point in an artwork?

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A brightly colored bird in a landscape painting

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A small, hidden figure in the distance

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An empty space in the center of the artwork

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Lines radiating from a single point

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a way to emphasize a part of an artwork?

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Hiding it slightly

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Using a bright color

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Placing it in the center

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Cropping the image

Question 11

When you crop an image, you:

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Cut off parts of it

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Make it bigger

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Make it smaller

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Make it brighter

Question 12

The part of an artwork that first catches the viewer's eye is called the:

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Focal point

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Vanishing point

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Center point

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Horizon line

Question 13

What is a grid primarily used for in art?

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To ensure accurate proportions

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To enlarge or reduce an image

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To assist with the cropping process

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To establish a focal point

Question 14

How does using a focal point create emphasis?

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By making one area of the image stand out

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By making one area of the image brighter

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By making one area of the image larger

Question 15

How does emphasis help to convey an artist's message?

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By highlighting the most important elements

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By creating a sense of movement

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By adding texture to the artwork

Question 16

How does cropping affect the emphasis of an artwork?

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It can simplify the image and draw attention to the main subject

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It can change the perspective and focal point of the artwork

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It can make the artwork appear larger or smaller

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It has no effect on the emphasis of the artwork

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when determining the emphasis of an artwork?

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Sound

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Color

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Shape

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Size

Question 18

Which technique is used to make a specific part of an artwork stand out?

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Emphasis

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Harmony

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Balance

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Contrast

Question 19

What is the name of the rule that suggests dividing an artwork into thirds, both horizontally and vertically?

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Rule of thirds

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Golden ratio

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Rule of halves

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Diagonal rule

Question 20

How can cropping affect the emphasis of an artwork?

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Removes unnecessary details, focusing attention on the subject.

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Adds details to create a more complex composition.

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Changes the colors of the artwork.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a technique used to create emphasis in art?

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Making the subject smaller

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Using focal points

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Applying the rule of thirds

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Cropping the image

Question 22

What is the rule of thirds?

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Dividing a composition into thirds both horizontally and vertically

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Placing the subject in the center of the composition

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Using contrasting colors to draw attention to certain elements

Question 23

How does cropping help create emphasis in art?

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Removes unnecessary elements, directing attention to the focal point

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Creates a sense of depth and perspective

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Adds visual interest and complexity to the composition

Question 24

How can placing the subject off-center create emphasis?

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Directs attention to the subject and creates visual interest

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Makes the composition appear smaller and less impactful

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Provides a sense of balance and symmetry

Question 25

Which of the following is the best way to ensure that the focal point stands out in a composition?

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Contrast it with the surrounding elements

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Use muted colors for the focal point

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Place it in the center of the composition

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Make it the smallest element in the image

Question 26

How can you make an object stand out in a picture?

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Make it bigger than the other objects.

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It doesn't matter how big an object is.

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Make it smaller than the other objects.

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Make it the same size as all the other objects.

Question 27

You're drawing a flower in a vase.  What's the easiest way to make the flower the most important part of the picture?

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Make the flower bigger than the vase.

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Draw the flower in black and white.

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Add a lot of details to the vase.

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Use the same color for the flower and the vase.

Question 28

You want to draw a sunset over the ocean. Where should you put the horizon line to make it look interesting?

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Not in the middle, but closer to the top or bottom of the picture.

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As close to the top of the picture as possible.

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Exactly in the middle of the picture.

Question 29

You have a photo of a bird on a branch. You want to make the bird the main focus. How can you use cropping to do this?

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Cut out the edges of the photo so only the bird and part of the branch are left.

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Make the bird bigger by digitally enlarging it.

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Add more details to the background of the photo.

Question 30

You're drawing a cityscape. How can you make a tall building stand out?

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Make it taller than the other buildings.

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Draw all the buildings in the same style.

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Use the same color for all the buildings.

Question 31

You are painting a picture of a park with a swing set. What would make the swing set stand out the most?

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Use a bright, colorful color for the swing set.

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Draw the swing set in the middle of the picture.

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Use a very light color for the swing set.

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a way to make something stand out in your art?

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Using the same color for everything in your picture.

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Making one thing bigger than others.

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Using a brighter color for a specific thing.

Question 33

You are drawing a mountain range.  How can you make the tallest mountain the most important part of the picture?

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Make it the biggest and most detailed part of the drawing.

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Draw all the mountains the same size and detail.

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Draw the tallest mountain in the middle of the picture.

Question 34

You want to draw a picture of a cat on a window sill. You want to use the rule of thirds. Where should you put the cat?

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On one of the spots where the imaginary lines cross.

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Exactly in the middle of the window sill.

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Very close to the edge of the window sill.

Question 35

You're painting a group of people.  How can you make one person stand out?

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Use a different color for that person's clothes.

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Give everyone the same facial expression.

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Make all the people the same size.

Question 36

The rule of thirds divides a picture into how many equal parts?

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Nine

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Four

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Two

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Five

Question 37

What does cropping do in art?

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It removes parts of a picture to make the important parts stand out.

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It makes the picture perfectly symmetrical.

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It adds more contrast to the artwork.

Question 38

What's the main reason we use emphasis in art?

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To make the most important parts of the picture stand out.

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To make the artwork look realistic.

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To make the artwork more beautiful.

Question 39

In the rule of thirds, which parts of the grid are the most interesting to look at?

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Where the lines cross each other.

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The center and the edges of the grid.

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The bottom and top thirds of the grid.

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The corners and sides of the grid.

Question 40

What is the space around the main part of a picture called?

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Negative space

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Positive space

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Background space

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Empty space

Question 41

You're drawing a cat sitting in a window.  What would make the cat the most important part of the picture?

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Make the cat much bigger than the window.

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Use lots of bright colors for the whole picture.

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Draw curtains covering most of the window.

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Add lots of details to the window frame.

Question 42

What does the Rule of Thirds help us do in art?

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Make a picture more interesting and balanced.

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Make sure all parts of the picture are the same size.

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Draw perfectly straight lines.

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Use only three colors in a picture.

Question 43

Imagine a grid over your picture with two lines across and two lines down.  Where should you put the most important part of your picture when using the Rule of Thirds?

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Where the lines cross.

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Spread evenly across all the lines.

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In the center square.

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Only on the top line.

Question 44

What does CROPPING mean in art?

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Cutting out parts of a picture to focus on what's important.

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Adding more details to a picture.

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Making something look bigger in a picture.

Question 45

A photographer wants to emphasize a single flower in a field. Which cropping technique would be MOST effective?

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Zooming in close on the flower, blurring the background

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Showing the entire field of flowers from a distance

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Taking a picture of only the flower's stem and leaves

Question 46

Which of these is an example of using CONTRAST for emphasis?

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Drawing a bright yellow star on a dark blue background

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Drawing many different types of flowers in a field

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Using all cool colors like blues and greens in a picture

Question 47

An artist wants to emphasize the feeling of peace in their painting. Which color choice would BEST achieve this?

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Using mostly cool colors like blues and greens

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Using only black, white, and grey

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Using many different colors all at once

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Using only bright, neon colors

Question 48

Which technique would you use to show a single object as the most IMPORTANT part of your artwork?

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Focal Point

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Texture

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Background

Question 49

Why is emphasis important in art?

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It helps guide the viewer's eye and tell a story

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It's a rule that all artists must follow

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It makes every part of the artwork equally important

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It's only used when making abstract art