Artistic Composition

In visual arts composition is the arrangement of visual elements within the work of art.  

The rules of composition:

Rules of thirds: divide a canvas in thirds both horizontally and vertically, and place the focus of the painting either one third across or one third up or down the picture, or where the lines intersect.

Points of Power: where an object within the image intersects with two lines.

The Golden Rule: this golden ratio divides the image into sections that are roughly 1:1.618. 

 Vertical and Horizontal Lines: Horizontal lines are for rest and tranquility, where vertical lines imply power.

Curved Lines: curved lines are used to present a flow within the picture.

Oblique lines: Oblique lines are for movement and change.