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What is focal point in art?

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What is focal point in art?
As a general description focal point refers to the area of the painting where the eye will usually focus on the first moment of looking at the artwork. The artist usually makes sure that when creating a piece, to have a predominant focal point, as it keeps the viewer attracted to the piece and while looking at some other areas and details of the piece, it usually attracts back the eye to the initial focal point. The artwork's focal point can be emphasized by the means of composition, detail, light, color, texture, definition, balance, etc.
Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
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Focal
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
and power of art is "Focal" by Sena Tues. "Focal" is a striking piece of art that features a young
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

My Bouquet in Pink - Floral Soft Focal Enthusiasm Quiet Flowers Mother Earth
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Tile: My Bouquet in Pink Little gem, focal point, bouquet, flowers, energy, enthusiasm, quiet
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gina Parr, Focality, Original Contemporary Painting, Abstract Art, Art Online
By Gina Parr
Located in Deddington, GB
Gina Parr Focality Original Contemporary Painting Oil, Acrylic, and Charcoal on Canvas Canvas Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Gina Parr, Focality, Original Abstract Landscape Painting, Contemporary Art
By Gina Parr
Located in Deddington, GB
Gina Parr Focality Original Abstract Landscape Painting Oil, Acrylic and Charcoal on Canvas Canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Focal Snow" - Nature-based Color Field Abstract Painting - Joan Mitchell
By Cynthia Knapp
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Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas

Fire Focal Point, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Dan Teis
By Dan Teis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Dan Teis Title: Fire Focal Point Date: 1979 Acrylic and Collage on Canvas, signed l.r. Size
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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