The Graduation

Dress- Ansel Adams

Ava Martinez
Elements of Design
• Value
• The various contrasts of the starchy whites with the darker
background

• Texture
• Various textures seen, the bark, the smooth dress, the pine needles
in the back.
Principals of Design
• Balance
• The balance between the girl and the tree, the sharing of the space.
• The difference between the timid girl and the strong tree.

• Scale
• Evident with the girl and the tree.
• Girl seems tall on her own but the tree overpowers her.