Which line arrangement will increase emphasis of a central figure?

Correct answer: Outer lines lean toward the centre

Answer: A. Emphasis means making one part of a composition attract more attention than surrounding parts. Lines can create emphasis by directing the viewer’s eye. When outer or surrounding lines lean toward the central figure, they form a visual pathway that leads inward and makes the centre feel important. A is therefore correct. B sends the eye away from the centre, so it can reduce the figure’s prominence. C weakens emphasis because very light central lines may make the figure less noticeable, especially when surrounding marks are stronger. D is generally unhelpful because a heavy background can compete with the central figure instead of supporting it. The effect also depends on spacing, contrast, scale, and context, but A provides the clearest directional focus. Memory cue: lines pointing inward act like visual arrows toward the subject.