Expanded definition of composition.

As one of my peers mentioned my definition of composition was sparse and needed expanding.

Composition

Noun -
The harmonious arrangement of the parts of a work of art in relation to each other and to the whole.


There are many aspects that go into making something a well composed image. All of these things to together to make the picture aesthetically pleasing and well thought out.


Balance - Having balance within a photo or a painting allows for it to look pleasing on the eye. Unbalanced imagery draws the audience in, attracting their attention. An unbalanced image can be created as easily as placing an object in an unusual setting which we as an audience aren't used to. However whether a piece is balanced or unbalanced essentially is down to the viewer of the picture their own opinion on the piece may have been different to the creator.
Rule of thirds - The general idea behind the rule of thirds is that you imagine a grid on you image and the points of intersection with the lines of the grid are the focal points of the image, also the aspects of the image you want the viewer to be drawn to. Following this rule it makes for a balanced image.
Difference - Within a picture an artist should aim for variety, by doing this the image is more complex, adding depth and dimension to an image. Whether this is by showing contrasting textures or unusual viewpoints, it fabricates a generally more pleasing image to look at it. By adding unexpected and unusual backgrounds to your piece will also allow for a better image, this is especially useful in a series of images.












Reference links- http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/composition , http://expertphotography.com/basic-composition-techniques-balance/ , http://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds/