visual language features Flashcards
1
Q
allusion
A
part of the image is based on a well known person or story
2
Q
balance
A
layout of image divided into more or less equal halves
3
Q
blank space
A
make an element stand out.
4
Q
bolding
A
to show importance
5
Q
box
A
used to attract the eye
6
Q
bubble
A
used to show who said what in a picture
7
Q
caption
A
informative telling 5w’s and h
8
Q
caricature
A
used to mock/ make the person instantly recognizable
9
Q
clothing
A
suggest occupation status living standards
10
Q
color
A
used to attract or detract. symbolic
11
Q
contrast
A
eye catching
12
Q
cropping
A
used to focus you on one part of the drawing/image
13
Q
direction
A
used to make you see the key bits
14
Q
dominant feature
A
eye catching layout
15
Q
facial expression
A
used to influence feelings
