Composition

Composition

What is composition?

Composition is the placement or arrangement of visual elements in a work of art, as distinct from the subject.The term composition means 'putting together' and can apply to any work of art, from music to writing to photography, that is arranged using conscious thought.

Why is composition important within art?

The point of composition is to pull the eye of the viewer across the painting, taking in individual elements to finally focus on the main feature or focus of the painting - this could be anything from subject matter to emotional effects.