Muse - Issue No. 4
Muse - Issue No. 4
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Composition 101
The principles of design include: balance, proportion, emphasis, variety, movement, rhythm, and harmony. They are used to organize the basic elements of art (line, shape, form, value, color, space, and texture), and they are sometimes also referred to as principles of organization.
BUT – Before we examine these principles, let me first briefly talk about the Rule of Thirds. You may have heard this term used before. It is often used in photography but its rules apply to artmaking in general. It is defined as this:
“The rule of thirds is a “rule of thumb” or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs. The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject.”
Let’s see the Rule of thirds in action:
This piece by Picasso, entitled Woman with an Iron, is a perfect example of the power of the rule of thirds. Listen as I discuss why this works here…
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Rule of Thirds
BALANCE
Balance is when there is a sense of stability achieved through implied weight of an object. There are three different types of balance that are used when making an artwork: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. Symmetrical balance is when one image is mirrored on the other side to repeat itself; this is a very simple way to create balance. Asymmetrical balance is when you use different types of elements to create a visual balance. For example, with asymmetrical balance you might use strong color in one area and instead of repeating that same image you would use a large space to create balance. Radial balance is the last way to create balance in an artwork and it is where art elements are distributed around a central point in all directions.
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Balance
PROPORTION
Proportion is the ratio of one art element to another. It is important to keep in mind the comparative relationship between different elements that make up the whole composition so that the scale of your artwork always makes visual sense.
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Proportion
EMPHASIS
Emphasis is when one element of an artwork stands out more than another this is also called a focal point. This creates a sense of importance and is usually intentionally used to communicate a message or feeling. The focal point helps the viewer understand your focus and where to look first.
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Emphasis
VARIETY
Variety is the counterweight to harmony and is another principle used to create visual interest by slightly changing or using different elements together in a composition. It can be created with contrast, change, elaboration, or diversifying elements. With variety it is important to always be thinking about how the elements are working together so that you still have harmony and unity within a composition.
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Variety
MOVEMENT
Movement is the visual flow of your artwork. It’s the path that you intend your viewer’s eye to follow. You can create this by purposefully placing art elements in a way that creates a path for the eye to follow.
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Movement
RHYTHM
Rhythm (also known as repetition or pattern) is consistency with colors and lines or shapes. Putting a black circle at the bottom left and top right, for example will cause the eye to move from one circle to the other. It is indicating movement by the repetition of elements. Rhythm makes an artwork seem active.
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Rhythm
HARMONY
Unity or harmony is the quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and principles of art. It is the arrangement of elements and principles to create a feeling of completeness.
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Harmony
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