ART 21

https://art21.org/artist/barbara-kruger/ 

Barbara Kruger 

- political 

- media

Emphasis: The color red is a firm medium that really brings attention to this piece of art work. 

Contrast: the contrast of the black and white side with the reversed highlights on the other side separates and really distinguishes the two sides. 


Rhythm: The words around the skate park move with the ramps creating a rhythm inside. 

Hierarchy: the most important or larger statement that the artist wants to make is bolder or larger than the others. 





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