Question

the old violin by william michael harnett courtesy national gallery of art, washington emphasis was created by (1 point) using similar colors throughout. creating a white square behind the violin. using only organic shapes in the painting. creating a radial design with lines coming from the violin.

Explanation:

To determine how emphasis is created in "The Old Violin", we analyze each option:

• "Using similar colors throughout" would not create emphasis as it lacks contrast.
• "Creating a white square behind the violin" provides a contrasting background (the white area) that makes the violin stand out, which is a common technique for emphasis in art (using contrast, like light against dark or a distinct shape/color area behind the subject).
• "Using only organic shapes" doesn't directly relate to emphasis; organic shapes alone don't create emphasis without contrast or other techniques.
• "Creating a radial design with lines from the violin" – the painting doesn't show radial lines from the violin, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. creating a white square behind the violin.