Spokewheeling

Spokewheeling - Lines converging on the center of interest of an image are like rays around the hub of a wheel. Since this device design needs a name, call it "spokewheeling."

For centuries, artists have used converging lines to draw attention to a face or eye.

In this image of a Triceratops pulling a turnip wagon Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara The item lines to the eye of the dinosaur

Here Goldsworthy Moulinsart of Chandara . There are many converging lines on his left eye. The lines come from the top of the window, the telescope, both arms and the top of the map.

Spokewheeling running everywhere. Jean Leon Gerome used to focus our gaze on the face of the victim of masked duel. Click to enlarge.

And here without arrows, is a painting of Dean Cornwell. Look at all the converging rays on the left eye of the seated figure. There's the door, his left shoulder, the two lapels of his jacket, his red tie, his right arm, the waist of the shooter, the leg of the fallen man, and the blue line on the building. The chair leg and own human leg almost align

Moreover, this piece is a good example of welding shape, as

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