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Reading an Image:Elements & Principles of Composition
• Line• Color• Shape/Form• Space• Texture
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
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Elements of Composition
• Line• Color• Shape/Form• Space• Texture
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Elements of Composition
• Line• Color
– Hue– Value– Intensity
• Shape/Form• Space• Texture
Primary
Secondary
Warm
CoolValue
Intensity/Saturation
ColorWheel
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Elements of Composition
• Line• Color• Shape/Form• Space• Texture
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Elements of Composition
• Line• Color• Shape/Form• Space• Texture
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Elements of Composition
• Line• Color• Shape/Form• Space• Texture
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Principles of Composition
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
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Principles of Composition
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
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Principles of Composition
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
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Principles of Composition
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
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Principles of Composition
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
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Principles of Composition
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
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Principles of Composition
• Balance• Contrast• Movement• Emphasis• Pattern• Proportion• Unity
UNITY
Balance Contrast
Movement Emphasis
PatternProportion
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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.
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???Krista Siniscarco
[email protected] Technologist
Hamilton College