Sunday, July 26, 2009

line, balance, scale, contrast

line: an infinitely-extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature


Litte Red Riding Hood by Gustave Dore.
Gustave Doré here illustrates the tales of Baron von Münchhausen in line art.


Balance: a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
Symmetrical balance

Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.











Asymmetrical balance

Brikabrak by Steven Michael



Scale : a balance or any of various other instruments or devices for weighing

Small:


Monumental:
















Contrast : to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences




-Arushi

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