Expressive Analysis - Composition

What is composition?

• the arrangement of objects in a painting

• the symbolism of objects in a painting

• the style of the painting

• the scale of the objects in the painting

What is the compositional arrangement of this painting?

• Triangular

• Central

• Linear

• Rule of thirds

What is the compositional arrangement of this painting?

• Triangular

• Central

• Linear

• Rule of thirds

What is the compositional arrangement of this painting?

• Triangular

• Central

• Linear

• Rule of thirds

How would you describe compositional arrangement of this painting?

• Sparse & empty

• Chaotic & quiet

• Busy & crowded

• Balanced & orderly

What else can be discusses as part of composition?

• Focal Point

• Viewpoint

• Leading Lines

• Framing

• All of the above

What is the focal point of this paintig?

• The window

• The apples

• The window sill

• The wall

Why is this the focal point?

• The only warm colour in the painting, grabbing the viewer's attention

• It is the smallest object in the painting

• Red is an receding colour, grabbing the viewer's attention

• It's the only organic subject matter in the painting

What also helps to emphasise the focal point of the apples?

• The leading lines of the window sill, window frame and corner of the wall

• The bright light on the window

• The dark tone on the wall

• The bright, white of the highlight on the window sill

How has the artist created depth in this composition?

• Lighter tones in the background

• Using leading diagonal lines on the fabric

• Cropping the composition

• Overlapping objects