Juxtaposition
the meaning of juxtaposition are :

1. an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, esp. for comparison or contrast.
2. the state of being close together or side by side. all form lecturer : Simply stated, juxtaposition means placing things side-by-side.

In art this usually is done with the intention of bringing out a specific quality or creating an effect, particularly when two contrasting or opposing elements are used.

The viewer's attention is drawn to the similarities or differences between the elements.

in my opinion, juxtaposition was simply stated, juxtaposition means placing things side-by-side. In art this usually is done with the intention of bringing out a specific quality or creating an effect, particularly when two contrasting or opposing elements are used.

The viewer's attention is drawn to the similarities or differences between the elements

This is the example of juxtaposition

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