Reading an Image: Elements & Principles of Composition • • • Line Color Shape/Form Space Texture • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity
Elements of Composition • • • Line Color Shape/Form Space Texture
Elements of Composition Primary • Line • Color Secondary – Hue – Value – Intensity Color Wheel • Shape/Form • Space • Texture Warm Value Intensity/Saturation Cool
Elements of Composition • • • Line Color Shape/Form Space Texture
Elements of Composition • • • Line Color Shape/Form Space Texture
Elements of Composition • • • Line Color Shape/Form Space Texture
Principles of Composition • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity
Principles of Composition • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity
Principles of Composition • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity
Principles of Composition • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity
Principles of Composition • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity
Principles of Composition • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity
Principles of Composition • • Balance Contrast Movement Emphasis Pattern Proportion Unity Balance Movement Contrast UNITY Proportion Emphasis Pattern
Reflection • What is the tone or mood of the image? • What symbolism or cultural references are being use? • What is the message? • Who is the intended audience.
? ? ? Krista Siniscarco ksinisca@hamilton. edu Instructional Technologist Hamilton College