composition

Composition: 

Composition consists of the following:

1.The rule of thirds 
2.Golden rectangle
3.The rule of odds
4.Leading lines
5.Strong diagonal
6.lines of sight 
7.Point of view 
8.Framing 
9.Simplify
10.Fill the frame 
11.Active space 

1. The rule of thirds:

Check out my other blog post that goes in detail about the rule of thirds.

2.Golden rectangle:

The golden rectangle is based on the golden ratio , this being a mathematically formula that is often observed in nature, however is also in art and architecture.

3. The rule of odds:

The rule of odds is based on having an odd number of people/objects in  a composition. By doing this it means your eyes/ brain find it harder to pair each thing up as there is an odd number. Therefore there is always something or something left over , so your eyes keep looking across the composition.  





4.Leading lines:

Leading lines are lines that guide the viewers eye to the middle of the image , for example a bridge or track of some sort.



5.Strong diagonal:

A strong diagonal is a form of leading lines, in many ways it can transform a dull composition into a dynamic one. 







6.Lines of sight:

Lines of sight are created when the subject/something/someone is looking at something within the painting/ image. By doing this it cause the viewer to follow the line of sight to the object that is being viewed.


7.Point of view: 

Point of view is when you move the subject matter/ person above or below something to create a more dynamic and interesting piece of work. 


8.Framing:

By creating a frame within the image , it makes the subject of the image stand out more due to the fact that by adding a frame it helps to draw the viewers eyes to the main subject. Also by adding a frame it can create more depth to the photo.


9.simplify:

Simplifying is when you have limited  things within the image/ painting as by doing this it does not distract the viewer.



10.Fill the frame:

Filling the frame is when you fill the entire space with the main subject, as it is not always necessary for the entire subject to be shown , sometimes it is more interesting to crop out some of the subject matter.



11. Active space:

Active space is when you leave space between the side of the frame, and also the subject matter , by doing this it allows the painting/image to feel balanced.