Visual Conventions Flashcards
1
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Focalisation
A
The perspective of which the image is shown
2
Q
Lighting
A
Mood (positive/negative)
3
Q
Body language
A
Conveys a person’s attitude
4
Q
Juxtaposition
A
Placing things together for comparison
5
Q
Vector lines
A
Elementary shapes that point the view’s attention in a specific direction
6
Q
Symbolism
A
Objects, clothing and people can be symbolic & represents a deeper meaning
7
Q
Salient point
A
The point of the image that first draws the viewer’s gaze
8
Q
Costume
A
What are people wearing? What does someone’s clothing say about them?
9
Q
Facial expression
A
Highlights emotion or psychological ‘state of mind’
10
Q
Imperative
A
Command that is issued
