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Module 11 Composition of Visual Art

This document defines and describes the basic principles of composition in visual art. It identifies 9 key compositions: pattern, harmony, balance, rhythm, composition, direction/movement, variety, emphasis, and proportion/scale. For each composition, it provides a brief definition and description of how that compositional technique is used in visual artwork. The document aims to provide an overview of fundamental compositional elements for analyzing and creating visual art.

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Module 11 Composition of Visual Art

This document defines and describes the basic principles of composition in visual art. It identifies 9 key compositions: pattern, harmony, balance, rhythm, composition, direction/movement, variety, emphasis, and proportion/scale. For each composition, it provides a brief definition and description of how that compositional technique is used in visual artwork. The document aims to provide an overview of fundamental compositional elements for analyzing and creating visual art.

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Module 11: Composition of Visual Art

At the end of this module, you are expected t0:

1. Identify the basic composition of visual art


2. Define each basic composition of visual art

Composition of Visual Art

1. Pattern
> characterized by repetitive movements of art elements

2. Harmony
>the combination of similar features of art to highlight these features that is attained by repeating the
elements or have subtle steady changes.

3. Balance
>refers to the stable nature of an artwork which may imply the heaviness or lightness of an art work

Types of Balance
a. Symmetrical/Equal
> two similar images which can be identical or mirrored to reflect balance
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b. Asymmetrical/Irregular
> two different images which has different elements but are arranged in a way that it still reflects balance

c. Radial
>a central point is created and art elements are distributed around the central point to produce/reflect a
balanced image.

d. Mosaic or Crystallographic balance


>balance that is created which has an unsystematic or frenzied nature
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3. Rhythm
>refers to the fluid movement achieved by repeating similar elements in an art work

4. Composition
> the organization and arrangement of the elements of an artwork as it appears visually

4. Direction/ Movement
> artwork element that denotes movement or direction

5. Variety
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> refers to the range or divergence of an artwork which is attained by using varied shapes, colors, hues
and sizes in an artwork

6. Emphasis
>prominence of an artwork that is achieved by highlighting the differences of art elements

7. Proportion/Scale
>an art principle that pertains to the relationship and connection of the elements of art in an art work

8. Gradation
>an art principle that pertains to the steady but subtle changes in art elements

9. Contrast
>highlights the difference or distinction of the elements of art

References:

http://www2.oberlin.edu/amam/asia/sculpture/documents/vocabulary.pdf
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/5277724539505043/
https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/4-types-of-balance-in-art-and-why-you-need-them

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