All of the following are examples of contrast. Contrast is developed by two of the same elements used in opposing ways. Contrast adds excitement to a visual image.
Below are examples of contrast using typography, color, shape, and size.
Some of these images are of shapes that are made up of different typefaces, some are images made of shapes of diverse color in order to trick the eye into perceiving an image. In whatever way it is used, contrast always draws the attention of the audience.
This image uses typography of the same type but is diverse in size. The image is split in two by color (another contrast) and tricks the eye into perceiving a heart. This image is also split into two different conceptual categories (love and hate) creating more contrast.
Another example of typography contrast, only this image is not made as a result of typefaces. It is filled with typefaces. There are different words and different typefaces inside the catshaped interior.
Contrasting colors and brush strokes and shapes trick the eye into perceiving zebras.
Contrasting colors, shapes and brushstrokes trick the eye into perceiving a man's face.
Various contrasting typefaces, shapes and colors make this a vibrant piece.
The ever famous Ipod image is a perfect example of contrast.