Chapter
3
Focal Point: an area that catches a
viewer’s attention through ways of emphasis
This can be achieved through 3 different
ways:
1.
Contrast
-One area of a composition may appear
darker than another area
2.
Isolation
-The negative space may exceed the
positive space to draw attention to the subject
3.
Placement
-Using a radial design creates a
frame-like structure around the point of focus
Chapter
6
Kinesthetic Rhythm: a piece of artwork is
purposed to awaken one of the 4 other senses
Chapter
7
Line: a continuous pattern that
possesses repetition created by movement
Contour: the curves and spaces within a
line used to create definition
Gesture: similar to implied line however
does is not confined to the edges within the piece
Implied Line: implies a certain motion
in a composition; path the eye should follow
Explicit Line: lines are obvious and possess
clarity a composition with implied lines does not
Lost & Found Line: a technique where
a subject is revealed through the appearance and fading of
Line
Line as Direction: lines that portray a
various types of movement
ex. A vertical line suggests the
standing position while a horizontal line reflects rest
Psychic Line: two different elements
gesture toward each other suggesting a connection;
positioned
to point toward each other
Line as Texture & Pattern:
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Peter Lindbergh, “Angela Lindvall and
Chris Dye”, 2004
Source: http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/23554/peter-lindbergh-known-and-the-unknown.html
The
photograph above was taken by German photographer Peter Lindbergh. Primarily a
fashion photographer, Lindbergh has embarked on a journey to bring to light the
two worlds of the “Known and Unknown”. This show is appropriately named because
it showcases his well-known successes shooting for fashion periodicals such as Vogue,
Marie Claire and Allure. On the flip side, his show is featuring his latest
accomplishment within the movie industry. Snapshots from his movie series Invasion
makes up the bulk of the Unknown portion of the upcoming show. Lindbergh’s common
theme and main objective is to capture the natural beauty of the female form
without the help of photo manipulation.
This
photograph has a unique sense of unity because it achieves it through
manipulation of various forms of line. The woman (Lindvall), standing
with the paint brush and bucket in her hands, creates an instant focal point.
Despite her strong stance and clear sense of attitude, the viewer’s eyes are
even more drawn to her because of the usage of line. The woman on the left is
placed in the forefront, somewhat isolated, with a much darker contrast
than the rest of the photograph. While there is fog simulated in this snapshot,
much more naturally faded lines suggest the technique of lost and found line.
Strategic placement of each
element adds to the photo’s impact. Beginning with Lindvall and then the man
(Dye) as the immediate subjects of attention, the eye of the viewer travels to
the background down the line of protestors. Follows, is the word “PEACE” on the
ground which completes this polygonal path. The deliberate construction of this
frame is the use of the implied line. Stemming beyond the confines of the
composition are hints that there is more to this story than what the camera
lens was allowed to capture. The direction of the stares given by both Lindvall
and Dye gesture toward another force they are each interacting with.
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