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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art
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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art

by John A Parks
December 2017
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
208 pages
3h 39m
English
Rockport Publishers
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018 Composition

An image can be considered as a group of distinct elements arranged to further the intentions of the artist.

GEOMETRY

Elements are aligned with an underlying geometric pattern. Some examples include:

• The Golden Mean: A ratio of 1:1.618. Division of a work by this ratio conveys a sense of harmony.

• The Rule of Thirds: Dividing the canvas into three equal lengths both horizontally and vertically.

• Spiral: This technique allows for a sense of upward or downward movement.

DYNAMICS

Compositional elements can possess dynamic qualities. These include weight, a sense of direction, and dominant identity, the idea that certain elements, such as human figures, command more attention than others.

See also Proportion and Ratio

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ISBN: 9781631595431