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Create Contrast by Creating Obvious Differences

By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com

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Contrast with Size

Contrast

Contrast with Size

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Big and small elements of the same type, such as big and small images and big and small type are the most obvious uses of size to create contrast. Contrasting white space or the physical size of the piece with another element of the design is another method.

Index: Create Contrast by Creating Obvious Differences

  1. How Contrast Works
  2. Contrast with Size
  3. Contrast with Value
  4. Contrast with Color
  5. Contrast with Type
  6. Use Obvious Contrasting Elements

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