Good CompositionGood Composition

And EmphasisAnd Emphasis

L - CompositionL - Composition

Pyramidal - CompositionPyramidal - Composition

Golden MeanGolden Mean

Ratio of Perfect ProportionRatio of Perfect Proportion1.6 to 11.6 to 1

Did you know that there are 1.6 female Did you know that there are 1.6 female

Bees to every one bee in every beehive?Bees to every one bee in every beehive?

The Human body is 1.6 percent naval to footThe Human body is 1.6 percent naval to foot

To 1 naval to head.To 1 naval to head.

Rule of ThirdsRule of Thirds Choose one big bad mother (where circles are crossed) to Be your center of interest or focal point.

Other less important objects are placed in surrounding areas, But not in other circles!!

Symmetrical BalanceSymmetrical Balance

MirroredMirroredAlmost identical on both sidesAlmost identical on both sidesSometimes called formal balanceSometimes called formal balance

Asymmetrical BalanceAsymmetrical Balance

Different on either side of a central axisDifferent on either side of a central axisStill needs to be in balanceStill needs to be in balanceSometimes called informal balanceSometimes called informal balance

Take a QuizTake a Quiz

Which type of composition rules did the Which type of composition rules did the following Artists use?following Artists use?

PyramidalPyramidal

LL

Rule of ThirdsRule of Thirds

Golden MeanGolden Mean

The EndThe End

Now use what you have learned about Now use what you have learned about composition in all the artwork you makecomposition in all the artwork you make

to make wonderful artwork that WORKS.to make wonderful artwork that WORKS.

And Have Fun!!!And Have Fun!!!