Secrets of Collage Compositions
To make the work expressive and effective, it is necessary to adhere to the principles of composition. The key techniques of collages are the presence of contrasting fragments and highlighting the central element of the work. There are such variants of compositions:
- elements are arranged diagonally. It is better that the line went from the lower left corner to the upper right. In the empty corners you can place less important fragments. The photo shows – Basics of collage for beginners: styles, choice of background and secrets of compositions, Fig. Diagonal composition
- “Golden Ratio. In any picture there are some points to which a person immediately draws attention. They are called visual centers. In a finished work, there should be four such centers. The principle is as follows: the ratio of the smaller part of the composition to the larger should correspond to the ratio of the larger part to the whole picture.
- Horizon line. The closer the element is to the horizon line, the smaller it is. And vice versa, the farther away it is, the larger it is.
- “Pyramid.” The point of the composition should be at the top to make the work more expressive. A wide bottom gives the collage softness and poise.
- “Dominant.” In the picture there is a main element, to which all the other fragments are subordinated. The photo shows – The basics of collage for beginners: styles, choice of background and secrets of compositions, Fig. Composition with dominance
- “Unity”. Lack of dominant in the picture.
- Asymmetry. Elements do not obey the horizon line, they are arranged chaotically. The photo shows – Basics of collage for beginners: styles, choice of background and secrets of compositions, Fig. Asymmetrical composition
- Symmetry. Elements are arranged in pairs and in balance. Such collages look less bright and flashy. Rules are created to break them.
Therefore, it is not necessary to adhere to any particular principle in the work. Experiment and fantasize, so that your picture turned out to be truly extraordinary.
