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Homework 3 Problems

For each of these questions find (or create) an image that illustrates the use of the indicated principle or attribute. For each of your images describe how the image you selected shows the desired principle or attribute. Include your selected images as part of your homework page. Your images should be no more than 400 x 400 pixels - just large enough to effectively show the image. Use appropriate compressed formats such as jpeg or gif.

1) Negative space

The negative spaces in
this picture create a
dramatic look as the
light bounces off of the
objects to create a high
contrast image.

 

 

 

2) Visual rhythm

The ripples made by
the water in the mud
give this image a
very natural and
appealing rhythm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3) Asymmetric balance

The off-centered,
tilted tree breaks up
the symmetry of the
image, and makes
it more attractive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4) Exaggeration

The eyes of the girl
have been morphed
to attract more
attention than normal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5) Visual emphasis through color

The vivid colors of
the scenery
automatically attracts
your eye and emphasizes
the details.

 

 

 

 

 

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Questions 6 through 11 are worth 5 pts each.

Describe the image composition principles or attributes contained or used in each of the six following images.
Hint: Most of these images illustrate more than one principle or attribute - find as many as you can.

6.)Emphasis of positive and negative space.
Emphasis through isolation
Asymmetric Balance

7.)Emphasis through angles
Balance by eye direction
Emphasis through color

8.)Visual rhythm
Scale
Repetition of shape
Line and contour

9.)Exaggeration
Compositional mood
Assymetrical balance
Emphasis through angles

10.)Visual rhythm
Harmony
Compositional mood
Balance by eye direction

11.)Exaggeration
Emphasis through color
Balance by shape