Contrast

The juxtaposition of different elements of design in order to highlight their differences and/or to create a visual interest or focal point.

Photographic Examples:

Sketches:

These sketches are from the Tivoli Gardens and from Venice. They both show contrast because they are two types of architecture mixed in with older architecture. For example, the top is a very modern bridge featured in Venice. It's surroundings are all from older times and the bridge makes quite an impact and makes it a focal point for people to see. The bottom picture is a sketch from the Tivoli Gardens. It shows a strange wooden boat placed in a small pool of water while everything else around it is made of marble and stone. The wooden boat really stands out and gives the landscape contrast.