The Rule of Thirds
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by Tom 'E'
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The rule of thirds is a theory which can be subject to any image. The theory states that that if a key element of an image lays upon one of the vertical or horizontal lines it increases the aesthetic properties of the image.
Below is a 5 second film showing how the 'Rule of Thirds' works with one of the worlds most recognisable painting, Edvard Munch's - The Scream.
As you can see from the short clip, and this image;
The main focus of this painting (the 'Scream' figure), is located almost perfectly on the lower horizontal lines, the figure also comes very close to both vertical lines. Due to the physical scale of the image (much higher than it is wide) means that the focus point is close to many lines. I believe that this may add more aesthetic properties to the image. This could also give partial explanation to the fame of this piece.
In theory, any aesthetically pleasing image should use this rule in one way or another. This technique, and others, including the 'Golden Rule' which has a similar theory but uses different methods to view any of the focus points has been used in images that can be traced back over hundreds of years. Many people believe that abiding by these rules is the only way to conceive an aesthetically pleasing image be it painting, photograph, video shot or illustration.
Below is a 5 second film showing how the 'Rule of Thirds' works with one of the worlds most recognisable painting, Edvard Munch's - The Scream.
As you can see from the short clip, and this image;
The main focus of this painting (the 'Scream' figure), is located almost perfectly on the lower horizontal lines, the figure also comes very close to both vertical lines. Due to the physical scale of the image (much higher than it is wide) means that the focus point is close to many lines. I believe that this may add more aesthetic properties to the image. This could also give partial explanation to the fame of this piece.
In theory, any aesthetically pleasing image should use this rule in one way or another. This technique, and others, including the 'Golden Rule' which has a similar theory but uses different methods to view any of the focus points has been used in images that can be traced back over hundreds of years. Many people believe that abiding by these rules is the only way to conceive an aesthetically pleasing image be it painting, photograph, video shot or illustration.
2 Response to "The Rule of Thirds"
I dont agree
You wouldn't =D
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