Chapter 2 lesson 3

Question 1

– refers to then signs and symbols of the painting.

Answer 1

1. The basic semiotic plane

Question 2

deals with the aspects of the image itself. Is considered with its particular aspects and features. In this —-, the
subjects and objects of the painting and their relationship with each other are
scrutinized in detail.

Answer 2

2. The Iconic Plane –

Question 3

focus on the social, political and historical context of the work of
art that draws out the attention of the viewer.

Answer 3

3. The Contextual plane –

Question 4

reading images

Answer 4

1. The basic semiotic plane – refers to then signs and symbols of the painting.
2. The Iconic Plane – deals with the aspects of the image itself.

• Is considered with its particular aspects and features. In this plane, the
  subjects and objects of the painting and their relationship with each other are
  scrutinized in detail.

3. The Contextual plane – focus on the social, political and historical context of the work of
   art that draws out the attention of the viewer.

Question 5

is a “rule of thumb” or guideline which applies to the process of composing
visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs (Meech, 2007).

Answer 5

The rule of thirds

Question 6

The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts
by two equally spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be
placed along these lines or their intersections

Answer 6

The rule of thirds

Question 7

is applied by aligning a subject with the guide lines and their intersection
points, placing the horizon on the top or bottom line, or allowing linear features in the
image to flow from section to section.

Answer 7

The rule of third