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Exploring Lines QuestionsHorizontal, Vertical and Diagonal Lines
1. What is a reciprocal line and how is it used in, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. ROMANIA. 1975. In a train"? A reciprocal line intersects at 90 degrees with another line in the photograph. In photography it is used by drawing attention to the intersection which makes that the main focus in the photo. In the image it brings attention to the couples faces in the train. 2. In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson. USA. 1947. Cape Cod, Mass, Independence Day", how does the hand gesture add to the energy and movement of the diagonal lines? In the image, the hand gesture leads your eyes to wonder. It increases the energy within the image and adds to the diagonal lines by how her hand goes along with the lines on the house. 3. In, "Rene Burri. BRAZIL. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Ministry of Health", how do the diagonal lines create multiple directions for the eye to follow? In the image, the diagonal line creates multiple directions for your eyes to follow by all the shadows and the direction the men are walking. Curved Lines 1. In, "Abbas / GREAT BRITAIN. Belfast. A wall crumbles down after having been set on fire, presumably by the IRA", how do the curved lives add to the suspense/tension of the image? In the image, the curved lines add to the dramatic suspense and tension in the image. This leaves the viewer to become more intrigued in the image and make it come to life. 2. In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson / France, 1932", How do the curved lines add movement to the frame? In the image, the curved lines add to the movement of the frame by leading your eyes with the lines and send your eyes the way the bicycle is going. 3. In, "Eric Kim / Santa Monica, 2011", How are the curved lines also creating framing in the photograph? In this image, the curved lines also create framing within the photo by allowing the escalator handrails make your eyes look towards the middle. Leading Lines 1. In, "Josef Koudelka : CZECHOSLOVAKIA. 1963. Slovakia. Jarabina", how does the leading line direct your eye? The leading line within this image direct your eyes past the subject, and onto the background of the image. Making the viewer think deeper into the image. 2.In, "Henri Cartier-Bresson FRANCE. 1932. Marseille. The Allée du Prado", How does the change of camera angle effect the composition? The change of camera angle in the image allows the man to become centered between the two leading lines, instead of being towards one side. 3. In, "Constantine Manos. USA. 1988. Florida. Daytona Beach. “American Color”, describe three movements that the lines draw for eye? .The three movements that the line draws for the eyes is the "One way" sign, the "New York Style Pizza" sign and lastly the way the man is looking. |
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