When one element in an artwork, or a combination of elements attracts more attention than anything else in a composition, this is called
This element is often said to be dominant and is often a focal
point in the artwork.

A principle of design in which one element or a combination of elements create more attraction than anything else in a composition. The dominate element is the focal point in a composition and contributes to unity by suggesting that other elements are subordinate to it.

A principle of design in which one element, or a combination of elements, create more attention than anything else in a composition. The dominant element is usually a focal point in a composition and contributes to unity by suggesting that other elements are subordinate to it.

i believe their role is to instruct certain sections on when they are to join and when they are to stop