Art Composition Perspective
Beatriz Soto
José María Vargas University
COMPOSITION 2
Abstract
The composition of art could be difficult and hard to identify. Therefore, a good composition of an image it is just there. The dictionary definition is as simple as “the action of putting things together” in some way it is correct. Nevertheless, the action of putting the elements together to call your attention, it is challenging to explain. An attractive painting grabs your attention from a distance and a weak composition takes away any visual engaging with it.
With the perfect arrangement of the elements of the composition, unity, variety, emphasis, focal point, balance, rhythm, and scale and proportion, the work of art is going to have the eye …show more content…
catching desired.
COMPOSITION 3
Art composition Perspective
The perspective of art composition refers to the visual tactics used by artists in a combination with the elements of art. It can also be understood as the arrangement of the elements of art according with the principles of art. Once the composition is done completed, it appeals into the eyes of the observer catching the whole artist expression. Composition usually contains various expressions or terms such as unity and variety, emphasis and focal
point, balance, rhythm, scale and proportion. As in the article by Body-Evans, Henri Matisse says
“Composition is the art of arranging in a decorative manner the diverse elements at the painter's command to express his feelings.” (Body-Evans, 2015). The elements of the composition in art are used to organized and place in position the components to communicate the artist feelings and emotions through the painting. Also, it is a pointer to the viewer’s eye of the whole painting and focusing on the main message of the artist.
Unity “has the effect of gathering parts of a composition into a harmonious whole.”
(Rathus, 2008). The unity made all parts to be and feel as they fit as one. Variety “is the counterpoint of unity, adds visual interest to a composition.” (Rathus, 2008). Artist use it to focus the attention on the most important point of the painting. Balance generates a visual stability to a work of art. The balance gives a proportional organization adding calm or creating an unbalanced in the painting. The Rhythm is the same as in music. A work of art has to show the rhythm once the viewer is looking at it. Also rhythm has a coolness effect or unexpected changes. The scale means the size in relation to the viewers. “The proportions of a work have to
COMPOSITION 4 do with how parts are azzrelated to the whole. Artist can manipulate viewer response by varying the scale and proportion of the elements with the overall composition.” (Rathus, 2008).
A good composition in painting is the results of the harmony of the elements of art. First you learn how to draw what you see in order to begin with the used of the components for the best effect. A composition is the visual synchronization of the elements in a picture. It could be the angle or light and dark areas of the art which make keep your attention on the work of art.