Composition in Art - An Introduction

Klappentext Learn principles of composition, classical and modern, through analysis of works from Middle Ages to present -- Goya, Cezanne, Hopper, many others. 148 illustrations, 9 in full color. Inhaltsverzeichnis I. THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCE Balance of the steelyard Rules Scale of attraction Vertical and horizontal balance The natural axis Apparent or formal balance Balance by opposition of line Balance by opposition of spots Transition of line Balance by gradation Balance of principality or isolation Balance of cubical space2. ENTRANCE AND EXIT Getting into the picture Getting out of the picture3. CIRCULAR OBSERVATION Circular composition Reconstruction for circular observation Color plates4. ANGULAR COMPOSITION The triangle The vertical line in angular composition Angular composition based on the horizontal Line of beauty Structural line5. COMPOSITION WITH ONE OR MORE UNITS Two units Three units Groups The figure in landscape6. LIGHT AND SHADE Principality Gradation INDEX

Product details

• Authors: Art Instruction, Henry R. Poore, Henry Rankin Poore
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.1976
• EAN: 9780486233581
• ISBN: 978-0-486-23358-1
• No. of pages: 104
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 280 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Dover Art Instruction; Dover Art Instruction
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Painting, drawing, colour; Humanities, art, music > Art