6. STRUCTURE

 Google Definition of Structure: The arrangement of & relations between the parts / elements of something complex

In art, structure refers to the relation of parts to the relative proportions of the component elements. In basic terms it refers to 6 elements; mass/volume, perspective, texture, line, shape, & colour. It is the way in which the elements of a work of art are arranged to create a sense of unity & coherence. It is the foundation for an art piece & provides the framework for all other aspects of the work. Structure is very important in artwork as it gives the work a sense of order, balance, & unity. It is the underlying form that ties the elements of the work together & gives it meaning. Every piece includes certain aspects from the 6 elements that have been thought about & placed that way to be more visually appealing, or to fit a theme or meaning.

The way lines and shapes and certain imagery is placed can completely change the way the artwork is viewed. Some compositions are more pleasing to the eye based off the way these elements are used. For example, this Wicker Man composition looks as though it uses a grid method to compose objects in a way that leads your eyes round certain parts of the piece.


The way the birds begin from the centre & trail up to the top right gives a flow to the piece, leading your eye up & round towards the hares below them. All the things in this piece are places in particular areas with tiny details which give you a lot to look at. The way space is used towards the top of the piece helps give balance as the bottom half is crowded with life. This also makes the wicker man a very prominent part of the piece.

We often like things to look 'perfect'. A circle with a perfect circumference all the way round is more pleasing to look at than a freehand circle & a clean space is better to look at than a messy space.



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