The clouds hanging low, flat and heavy over the desert landscape also help to compress the image, creating an unexpected visual tension.

In the courthouse's central rotunda, nine horizontal panels, each 11 feet by 13 1/2 feet, create a visual tension against the curved walls.

Finally, she creates visual tension by mixing antiques with modern pieces.

His uses of visual tension creates a state of anxiety.

The architecture frames the scenes and heightens the drama, building visual tension.

Along with this contrast of emotions, the leg and position of the horse creates even more visual tension.

Every decision is calculated to build visual tension.

Together, they create a wonderful visual tension, as if the entire station were about to be set in motion.

The main access is via steps that drop down from the street between walls that tend to increase visual tension.

"The major problem is matching the visual tension with the music," said Mr. Gockley.