Composition Explained

What is the main focus of the painting by Edgar Degas as described in the text?

• The dancers in the center

• The staircase on the left

• The floorboards

• The background scenery

According to the text, what shape is used to guide the viewer's eye to the right of the painting?

• Circular shape

• Triangular shape

• Rectangular shape

• Oval shape

What do the diagonal lines of the floorboards in the painting direct the viewer to do?

• Look to the left-hand side

• Look to the right-hand side

• Focus on the background

• Focus on the ceiling

What does a symmetrical composition mean in art?

• The image is identical on both sides.

• The image is balanced on either side, even if the two halves are not identical.

• The image is asymmetrical and unbalanced.

• The image is mirrored exactly on both sides.

How does symmetry affect a picture?

• It creates balance.

• It makes the picture appear chaotic.

• It makes the picture appear asymmetrical.

• It makes the picture appear unbalanced.

What is one effect of using a symmetrical composition in a painting?

• It creates a visual imbalance.

• It makes the painting appear untidy.

• It creates a visual balance.

• It makes the painting appear asymmetrical.

What does an asymmetrical composition mean in art?

• The image is balanced on both sides.

• The image is not balanced on either side.

• The image is symmetrical.

• The image has equal proportions.

How does asymmetry affect a picture?

• It creates a sense of balance.

• It makes the image less interesting.

• It draws attention and creates contrast.

• It makes the image symmetrical.

In the provided example, what element is used to create an asymmetrical composition?

• A street lamp with larger figures on the left.

• A street lamp with larger figures on the right.

• A balanced arrangement of figures.

• Symmetrical placement of objects.

What effect do zigzag lines create in a picture?

• Convey action

• Create excitement

• Create a path for your eyes to follow

• Angular and geometric