Reading an Image Elements Principles of Composition Line

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