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| [[Composition]] | | =[[Composition]]= |
| =Composition=
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| ==Positive and Negative Space==
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| === Positive Space===
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| The objects, figures, or areas of interest that the viewer focuses on.
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| === Negative Space ===
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| The background or the space surrounding the subject.
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| Negative space gives the subject room to breathe, defines its edges, and can become a shape itself.
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| ===Concepts and Examples===
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| ====Balance====
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| The relationship between positive and negative space is crucial for a well-composed image.
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| ====Design ====
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| In graphic design, negative space (or "white space") improves readability and aesthetic appeal, while in interior design, it prevents a room from feeling cluttered.
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| ====Framing ====
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| There a many mediums which framing work with in itself becomes a key compositional element.
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| ==Focal Point==
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| Create a central area of interest that draws the eye first, using contrast, color, or detail.
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| ==Rule of Thirds==
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| ==Leading Lines==
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| ===Eye Path===
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| A visual pathway inviting the viewer to explore the image and discover the subject.
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| ===Depth and Scale===
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| Flat scenes appear three-dimensional and emphasize the size difference between foreground elements and distant subjects.
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| ===Focus===
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| By directing attention, they make the subject more prominent and impactful.
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| ===Examples===
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| ==Balance ==
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| Arrange elements so the image feels stable, either through symmetry (mirroring) or asymmetry (balancing different visual weights).
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| ===Symmetry===
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| ====Pure Symmetry====
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| Identical Elements on both sides.
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| ====Approximate Symmetry====
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| Similar visual weights but not identical.
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| ===Asymmetry===
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| Different elements are arranged to have equal visual weight, creating energy, movement, and interest.
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| ===Radial Balance===
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| Elements are arranged around a central point, drawing the eye inward.
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| ===Crystallographic===
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| Even distribution of similar elements throughout the entire composition, creating an all-over pattern with no focal point.
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| ==Rhythm/Movement ==
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| ==Simplification ==
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| ===Abstraction ===
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| ====Elements====
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| Uses fundamental art elements (line, shape, color, texture, value) as the primary subjects.
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| ==== Non-Representational ====
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| Avoids realistic depiction, aiming for emotional or intellectual impact.
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| ====Focus====
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| Creates a visual experience centered on the arrangement and interaction of elements, not on recognizable objects.
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| ====Simplification ====
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| Reduces complex subjects to their most basic, recognizable aspects.
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| ====Reinforce Composition====
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| Employs traditional design principles like balance, rhythm (repetition), unity, focal points, and directional movement.
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| ===Deconstruction ===
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| ===Core Elements===
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| ===Unity===
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| ===Value and Tone===
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| ==Contrast==
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| The juxtaposition of opposing elements to create visual interest and hierarchy.
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| ==Harmony==
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| The visually pleasing arrangement of similar or related elements, creating unity, balance, and a sense of belonging.
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