风景画构图en.ppt

Landscape Composition Rules There is some different between landscape and photograph, but those rules may give you some help. INTRODUCTION There are series of rules of composition that when used properly should reduce the flaws in your landscape paintings. Do not allow these to hinder your work. Rules are made to be broken, in which case you should at least know what rule you are breaking and why and not err due to insufficient knowledge. 1、Center of Interest A Landscape painting should contain a center of interest, which is the most predominant and beautiful area in a painting. The center of interest can be further enhanced when it contains a focal point creating a bulls-eye effect by adding a touch of purer color, and/or value contrast. This area will become the star in your play. The surrounding area should be subordinate. A well developed center of interest contains: 1、Center of Interest The strongest color and if possible complementary colors. A strong shift in value contrast (Light-dark or vice versa). it should take up a good portion of the picture. Man made structures, animals or human figures will further enhance the center of interest. They take the role of main actors. The subordinate and surrounding elements should direct or lead the viewer to that center of interest. It should not be placed in the center nor halfway in the picture, preferably in any of the 1/3 portions. An effectively designed center of interest will grasp and hold the viewers attention.??? 2、The Second Center of Interest You may want to include a second center of interest. This will add another chapter to your story. I dont condone this practice though unless you are very skilled. There is a risk that they will compete with each other. Do not place one on top of another. Only one should predominate in size. The best way to place them will be across each other in a diagonal format. In case this cant be done then placing them horizontally is the second option. 2、The Se