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CHAPTER 9 composition

Introduction to Composition

The key to creating dynamic paintings is designing a pleasing composition—the arrangement of objects in a painting and the way in which they relate to one another. A good composition will appear balanced and harmonious, with the various elements working together to create an eye-catching scene. ...

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