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Chapter 12
Composition
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A superior model is not only correct and complete, it should also be aesthetically
pleasing to the audience, otherwise it risks being underutilized or ignored. Aes-
thetics in diagramming is more than creating a pretty picture; it is about creating
effective views of a model. Unlike some abstract art forms, model diagramming is
intended to provide a maximum level of clarity so that the modeler can accurately
project his/her understanding to the intended audience. e more attention you
pay to placement, size, color, balance, and the overall composition of diagram ele-
ments, the more likely your intended audience will ret ...