Visual Elements in Art: Focal Centre and Energy Lines
This section will help you with section (b) of any question you might attempt in your Intermediate 2 written exam. It will help you understand the concepts you will need to discuss and help you find the words.
This section will also help you prepare for your Standard Grade Essays. Discuss this with your parent or guardian. 
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Centre of Attention
Energy Lines.
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Words you can use when talking about the focal centre and energy lines in a painting are:

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Eyes on Art


Huntfor.com

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Other Visual Elements

Balance
Colour
Shape and Pattern

Centre
Well - balanced
Stable
Off centre
Asymmetrical

Energy Lines
Drawing the eye towards (or around) the centre.
Dynamic.
Rhythmical.
Organised.
Paintings -Cezanne
Big Pine Tree and Red Earth-
1890 -95
  
Study Centres

Critical Expressive Design
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