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The composition

The composition. The task of analyzing the composition of artwork must begin with the question :. « What makes this painting singular and recognizable ? ». What is compound?.

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The composition

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  1. The composition

  2. Thetask of analyzingthecomposition of artworkmustbeginwiththequestion: «Whatmakesthispainting singular and recognizable? »

  3. What is compound? • Itisa organizationalprocess in whichthe visual elements are placed on a surfaceor a spacewith a specificpurposeoraim.

  4. In thisimageyou can seetheelements are a complete mess. Ontheotherhand, thesameelementshavebeengroupedbysetting up horizontal and vertical lines.

  5. Observe how in thispainting, byEmilio Pettoruti, theelements of thecomposition are organized. Theorderis set up bylines of strength, thatarticulatetheforms of theimage. The balance of theimagedependsontheselines.

  6. Factorstobetakenintoaccount in thecompositionprocess: • Axesorschemes of composition • Format • Figure and background • Weight and balance • Symmetry • Rhythm and movement • Proportion

  7. Schemes of composition • The scheme of composition is the group of main lines that organize the spaces where the visual elements are going to be put.

  8. COMPOSITION SCHEMES • Consists of: • Geometrical figures • Straight lines and curves • Simple or complex modular networks

  9. Simple Compositional SchemesConsist of one line, multiple lines or geometric shapes

  10. Simple Compositional Schemes

  11. Simple compositionalschemes are made up of … a geometric figure oneorseverallines L scheme SymmetryScheme Triangular scheme

  12. Diagonal scheme Esquema en aspa X scheme Curvedlinesscheme

  13. X scheme

  14. Complex Compositional Schemes • Is the combination of two or more simple compositional schemes • Gives the composition a greater sense of complexity

  15. Complex Compositional Schemes

  16. Simple or Complex?

  17. Onepointperspectivecompositionthatgivesusthesensation of tranquility and calmness.

  18. Spiralcompositionthat produces theeffects of movement and speed.

  19. Compositionwithcurved and obliquelinesthat produces thesensation of dynamism.

  20. El triunfo de Baco, Diego de Velázquez

  21. 1. There is a virtual diagonal line that runs from the top left corner to the bottom right corner. This breaks up the monotony of the horizontal and vertical lines.

  22. 2. The figure of Baco is not found situated in the center of the painting but on the left. The brightness of Baco’s skin contrasts with the color of the figures on the right

  23. 3. The eyes of Baco and of the men looking at the viewer are in the upper part of the painting. This draws our attention upwards and creates a sensation of elevation

  24. 4. The figure under the diagonal line is reinforced in the foreground and is not clear because it is in the shade. Because of this, your attention does not focus on this figure but on Baco and the others.

  25. 5. The painter has purposely included images that are not realistic, such as the shadow of the jar in the sky. These images remind us that we are looking at a painting.

  26. Format • Format is the shape, size and spatial orientation of the surface in artwork • The correct choice of format is one of the basic rules when developing composition

  27. Types of format: Flat Format Three dimensional Format Irregular Format The Golden Number

  28. FLAT FORMATS • Vertical format: Visual sensation of equilibrium and elevation. It has been used a lot in religious themes because it improves the sense of elevation and spirituality.

  29. Vertical format

  30. Monet: Madam We can easily observe a vertical axis in a composition, which gives the painting a sensation of equilibrium or balance. Vertical format

  31. FLAT FORMATS • Horizontal format: Widely used in landscape themes and still life paintings. • It helps to create the effect of order in its elements.

  32. FLAT FORMATS Still life, Zurbarán

  33. FLAT FORMATS • Triangular format: Produces the sensation of a great stability in its base and limits the expansion of the forms in the upper part.

  34. FLAT FORMATS • Circular format: Encircling movement

  35. Oval format Tendstogrouptheformsinside, creating a feeling of calmness.

  36. Squaredformat Focusesoursight in the center and produces a visual effect of stableequilibrium.

  37. Three dimensional Formats Goya: Miracle of Saint Anthony of Padua • Goya chose a spherical shape for his painting. The people leaning on the railing around the circle create a three dimensional effect.

  38. Three-dimensional formats

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