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COMPOSITIONAL ORGANIZATION - RADIAL SYMMETRY

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COMPOSITIONAL ORGANIZATION - RADIAL SYMMETRY

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In radial symmetry the parts radiate outward from a central point at equal intervals.

Alicia LaChance, New Village, 2013

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Putting the main image so far to the left in this composition was an important choice to get the viewer's attention. The human figure along with the contrast of the light skin against the dark couch draws the eye in, then the extended arm sends us out to the rest of the painting and supporting characters.

Henri Rousseau, The Dream, 1910

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COMPOSITIONAL DEVICES - SIZE VS. CONTRAST

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COMPOSITIONAL DEVICES - SIZE VS. CONTRAST

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This artwork is mainly composed of dull tones. We notice the small goldfish and pear because these bright colors surrounded by white and black create contrast that catches the eye.

Henri Matisse, Goldfish and Palette, 1914

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Rule of odds deals with having an odd number of central objects instead of an even number. There are three prominent images/figures in this composition which help bring the viewer's attention around the painting. The line created by the arms of the woman in blue connects the figures and creates continuity.

Pablo Picasso, Three Dutch Girls, 1905

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The spirals in this artwork define the overall flowing feeling of the tree. There are also many circles that add to the curvilinear aspect. Yes, there are some geometric lines in the triangles and squares, but curvilinear seems to dominate here.

Gustav Klimt, The Tree of Life, 1905

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This is an exciting composition! The slanting bodies create a diagonal line and some excitement. Also the floating figure makes us wonder what is happening. The other objects in the room create a frame that keeps the eye on the page.
Marc Chagall, The Birthday, 1915

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COMPOSITIONAL ORGANIZATION - SPHERICAL SYMMETRY

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COMPOSITIONAL ORGANIZATION - SPHERICAL SYMMETRY

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The items in this photo are Japanese hand-embroidered temari balls. Something with spherical symmetry can be cut in half along any line through the center to give two identical halves. This is possible because the growth or design radiates from a central core.
photo by NanaAkua, temari balls made by her grandmother