Composition in art
Composition describes the arrangement of visual elements in a painting or work of art. The elements of composition are not the same as the elements of art.
The elements of composition help to give structure to the layout of the painting and the way it is presented. They also lead the viewer's eye to wander around the whole painting, taking in everything and finally returning to rest on the focal point.
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