The terms design and composition include the:
A) arrangement of artistic elements, a sense of coherence, a center of interest, and balance.
B) tinting and shading of the colors used in the composition.
C) relationship between the theme of the artwork and the techniques used by the artist.
D) emotional responses elicited from the viewer.

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Design and composition refer to the way in which the artistic elements are arranged within an artwork to create a sense of coherence, a center of interest, and balance. It is concerned with the overall visual structure of the work, and how the various elements work together to create meaning and impact. Tinting and shading (B), the relationship between theme and technique (C), and emotional responses (D) may all be part of a work's design and composition, but they are not the primary focus of these terms.

The Terms Design and Composition Include The