Creating Simple Compositions
Arranging elements like lines, shapes, and colors on a page to create a balanced and interesting picture.
Key Questions
- Explain how placing objects in different areas of a picture changes its balance.
- Construct a simple composition that guides the viewer's eye through the artwork.
- Critique two different arrangements of the same elements, identifying which is more engaging.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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