Reading Visual Art

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