{"product_id":"9781935247005","title":"Composing Pictures","description":"The principles of and approaches to composition have been intriguing and challenging subjects of study since the beginning of pictorial art. In Composing Pictures, both traditional and contemporary principles and approaches are explored and clearly explained. This lucid, insightful encyclopedia of how pictures are put together, a classic in its field, is an invaluable book for long-term study, reference, and even browsing.\u003cp\u003e  In thirty-five short chapters, each devoted to a single important concept, the author covers the basics and complexities of graphic composition, including the illusion of depth, the enigma of surface, manifesting and symbolizing force and motion, utilizing borders, graphic accents, patterns, handling dark and light, directing the viewer’s eye, and creating storyboards. These concepts are illustrated by hundreds of diagrams and the work of great artists from multiple historical ages, cultures, and styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The book not only contains a section on film graphics, but also consistently reminds the reader that the principles of composition relate to the moving picture as well as the still picture.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silman-James Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061142143216,"sku":"9781935247005","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781935247005_p0.jpg?v=1763656402","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781935247005","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}