Art Principles and History

Form and Style

What is composition?

The term “composition” refers to the arrangement of forms in a work of art. When art historians analyze the composition of a work of art, they are often interested in balance, the repetition of shapes, the use of perspective, and any sense of depth in the work.



A line drawing showing one-point perspective.

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