Proportion
Definition
Proportion refers to how different parts relate to each other within an artwork. It involves finding balance and harmony between sizes, shapes, colors, and other visual elements.
Analogy
Imagine baking a cake and making sure each layer is the right size to create a perfectly balanced dessert. In art, proportion is like getting the right ratios of ingredients to create a visually pleasing composition.
Related terms
Scale: Scale refers to the relative size of an object or element in relation to other objects or elements within an artwork. It helps establish proportion and can evoke different emotions.
Golden Ratio: The golden ratio is a mathematical concept that represents an aesthetically pleasing proportion found in nature and art. It's often used as a guideline for creating harmonious compositions.
Foreshortening: Foreshortening is a technique used to depict objects or figures at angles where they appear compressed or shortened due to perspective. It plays with proportions to create depth and realism.
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