Formalism: Research

Suman M.

Contrast: Shown between the dark

background and whitened squares

“Chicago”, Aaron Siskind, 2005

Proportion: Body is proportionate to the angle at which it is shot

“Adone Nude”, Edward Weston, 2000

Shape: A circle/ cylindrical shape is used throughout the composition

“Gears”, Alexander Rodchenko, 1999

LINE: The curvature of the railing creates a line in which the viewers eye follows

“Untitled”, Arkady Shaikhet, 1998

SPACE: The landscape is well captured, as the hills and the sky fill the space for an

effective photograph

“Bwsil”, Janine Harrison, 2007

EMPHASIS: The white wall contrasting with the metal objects causes emphasis on the

metal

“Formalism”, Michael Campbell, 2010

Repetition: The same rectangular shapes are repeated throughout the composition

“Frequency”, Tim Gresham, 1992

Value: The shadows in the water created by the individuals standing in front of it causes a gradation in the water, a value from dark to

light.

“Funeral of William”, Cornell Capa, 2002

Balance: With the use of 2 human bodies, one on top, and the other on the bottom, the

composition become balanced.

“Love Knot”, Karin Rosenthal, 2012

Texture: The leaves in the front of the picture depict a feeling of smoothness, however, through the

alteration of colour, the leaves in the background seem rough.

“Botanical”, Brett Weston, 1993