Thursday, October 9, 2014

Iconic Sign


This picture of a firehydrant is an example of an iconic sign because it most closely resembles the thing it is supposed to represent, like the other picture I have provided of a real fire hydrant.

Two-Point Perspective

The photo of this building demonstrates an example of two point perspective because the horizon line which is the bottom corner of the building in the middle, and the diagnol lines that proceed from the bottom out on both sides are even and would continue to meet at the same point.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Gestalt- Proximity


This picture is an example of Gestalt's theory proximity because the brain closely associates objects close to each other than it does an object that is farther apart. Therefore, the green glow sticks are grouped together and the pink glow stick are grouped together.

Axial Balance

This photo of my sunglasses is an example of axial balance, also called formal balance, because is has an even balance on both side of its imaginary axis that cuts down the middle.

Warm Colors


Both the red building and tree are an example or warm colors because they have the red/orange hues which pop, and come to the front. They also seem to give a harsh mood.

Asymmetrical Balance

This photo is an example of asymmetrical balance because of the tree to the right makes the right side of the photo appear heavier. This example of deliberate imbalance creates a visual excitement and adds stress to the photo.

Cool Colors

This picture I took out in the country is an example of cool colors because of the blues and and greens. With the blues and greens in nature like this, this picture gives a calming, soft, and cheerful effect.

Textual Gradient

This picture of the rail road tracks is an example of textual gradient, because as the track recedes to a vanishing point the tracks(pieces of wood) appear closer together.

Chiaroscuro Lighting


This picture of my nephew is an example of Chiaroscuro Lighting because the difference in lighting and shadow is strongly emphasized. The part of his face that is shown next to the dark shadow gives an emotional and powerful effect, as if he were hiding.

Figure-Ground Relationship

This picture demonstrates figure ground relationship because the leaping frog, fish, and decorative design are the positive space that dominates the picture, as well as what we pay attention to. The ground which is everything else in the picture, the negative/darker space.