Composition and Principles of Design

Question 1

What is composition?

Answer 1

composition is the placement or arrangement of visual elements and principles in a work of art

Question 2

What are the 4 ways to create a visually intresting composition?

Answer 2

1. orientation-excessive shape kills balance
2. use odd numbers-more appealing to the human eye
3. Rule of thirds-instead of placing objects on the horizon within the centre, shift them side to side
4. simplify+focus-achieved by making the main subject the largest

Question 3

What is balance?

Answer 3

the way elements are arranged to create a feeling of stability in a work of art

Question 4

What are the 3 types of balance?

Answer 4

1. symmetrical balance-the parts of an image are organized so that one side mirrors the other
2. aysymmetrical balance-when one side of a composition does not reflect the design of the other
3. Radial balance-balance is a circular arrangement

Question 5

What is variety?

Answer 5

the use of differences and change to increase the visual intrest of the work.

Question 6

What is emphasis (dominance)?

Answer 6

The focal point of an image, or when one area or thing stands out the most

Question 7

What is proportion?

Answer 7

The comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to size, quantity, or degree; SCALE.

Question 8

What is harmony (unity)?

Answer 8

When all the elements and principles work together to create a pleasing image, visually satisfying

Question 9

What is movement?

Answer 9

Moving viewers eye around composition or creating the illusion that objects are in a work of motion

Question 10

What is pattern?

Answer 10

Is the repetition or reoccurrence of a design element, exact or varied, that establishes a visual beat

Question 11

What is repetition?

Answer 11

The repetition of elements of design creates unity within

the work of art, and can create a sense of movement

Question 12

What is rythm?

Answer 12

A regular repetition of elements to produce the look and feel of
movement.

Question 13

What are the 3 types of rhythm?

Answer 13

1. Progressive: the repeated element(s) changes in some way; a sense of shrinking or expanding is created.
2. Static: the repeated element(s) do not change in any way.
3. Radial: The repeated element(s) center around one main object, shape or space

Question 14

What is contrast?

Answer 14

A large difference between two things to create intrest and tension.