Elements
ColorThis picture represents the color element, and it was taken in my parents backyard last fall. Colors can be used as a powerful tool to draw attention to specific objects or to show feelings. Sunflowers remind me of fall because of their rich colors.
TextureThis picture represents the texture element, and it was taken at Clinton Nature Preserve in Douglasville. The wood is rich with colors, texture, and dimension.
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Shape/FormThis picture represents the shape element, and it was taken in Atlanta. The shape of the top of this building is unique, as it has both curves and lines.The building had contoured lines and are more organic rather than inorganic in shape.
LineThis picture represents the line element, and it was taken in Atlanta at the Coca-Cola Factory. This picture shows how Coca-Colas were produced years ago. The lines in this photograph show the complexity of design and the movement that is required in the layout.
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Principles
BalanceThis picture represents the balance principle, and it was taken in my home. The center of the room has a fireplace that is visually balanced on each side.
Focal PointThis picture represents the focal point principle. The cat is centered in this photograph and the lines throughout the photo draw your attention to the cat.
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MovementThis picture represents the movement principle, and it was taken in the North Georgia mountains. I selected this photo because the water is continuously flowing and it is beautiful to look at. This photograph has vertical lines from the waterfall.
ContrastThis picture represents the contrast principle, and it was taken in my parents back yard. The colors of flowers have contrasting colors.
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Combination
Color/Focal PointThis photograph combines the concepts of color and focal point. This photograph was taken at Clinton Nature Preserve in Douglasville. The leaf is rich in colors and yet the true focal point is the child.
Space/UnityThis photograph combines the concepts of space and unity. The photograph was taken at the Coca-Cola Factory in Atlanta, and it has some negative space surrounding the car which provides a background to balance the photograph. The photograph shows unity as the brick wall looks like it belongs with the car.
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Shape/Rhythm-PatternThis photograph combines the concepts of shape and rhythm/pattern. This photograph was taken at Clinton Nature Preserve in Douglasville. The fireplace has detailed patterns of the brick and it also has a shape that clearly identifies it as a fireplace. The shape has elements of squares and rectangles.
Line/ContrastThis photograph combines the concepts of line and contrast. This photograph was taken in North Georgia. The buildings have contrasting colors alternating from red brick to gray. There is also lines on the road and in the architecture.
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4 Laws of Gestalt Theory
The proximity law relates to how objects are perceived when they are close together. In this photograph, the different colors appear to belong together.
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The similarity law relates to how objects are placed in certain layouts to create a sense of order or organization.
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ContinuityThe continuity law relates to how objects or patterns do not stop at specific ending points but instead seem to continue on. This photograph shows how the water appears to continue on with no end in sight.
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ClosureThe closure law relates to how shapes and objects are perceived to have specific shapes even if a viewer can only see it from a certain perspective.
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Personal Reflection
After completing this assignment, I realized that there are many elements of visual design. This assignment was challenging to create photographs that represent each element. It is important to consider multiple perspectives and concepts when taking visual images. The elements and principles of design can affect how a viewer perceives the images and meaning. Images can be utilized in the classroom to enhance topics and concepts. When creating images, it is important to consider the objective, intended audience, and what the intended communication is.
References
Golombisky, K., & Hagen, R. (2013). White space is not your enemy: A beginner's guide to
communicating visually through graphic, web & multimedia design. 2nd edition, Boston, MA:
Focal Press.
communicating visually through graphic, web & multimedia design. 2nd edition, Boston, MA:
Focal Press.