About: Selective economy

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@idthe:SelectiveEconomy
typeConcept, Resource
broaderpainting composition, painting term, visual art term
definitionpassages are left economical while focal areas receive full attention. a design principle that emphasizes using only the necessary elements to communicate a subject or feeling effectively. It is the practice of achieving maximum impact with minimal descriptive details, colors, or lines.
inSchemePainting Terms
labelSelective economy
relatedKnowing When to Stop, Optical Abstraction, Selective focus, Visual Hierarchy
skos:altLabelSelective restraint



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