Main theme: Moments of Stillness in Our Daily Life

  • Color: Warm tones of lanterns—yellow, red, orange—the neutral tone of the building, and the tree trunk
  • Texture: The rough texture of the tree bark contrasts with the smooth lanterns.
  • Leading Lines: The horizontal line of lanterns above creates a strong horizontal leading line, drawing eyes to the frame.
  • Rule of Thirds: While the composition isn’t strictly adhering to the rule of thirds, the tree trunk on the right acts as a grounding element where the lanterns are positioned in the upper third of the frame.
  • Symmetry/Balance 
  • Color Contrast
  • Light and Shadow

This picture likely evokes a feeling of curiosity and connection in the audience. Because…

  • Cultural Interests: The Japanese lanterns immediately signal a cultural characteristic. The use of Japanese writing also adds a sense of exoticism, making people wonder about the meaning of the text and the cultural background behind it.
  • Cultural Connection: Japanese lanterns are iconic symbols of Japan’s heritage and tradition. Seeing them immediately signals the setting and invites viewers to connect with Japanese culture, sparking curiosity in those familiar with it.

 

  • Color contrasts
  • Symmetry and patterns
  • Framing
  • Negative space

  • Perspective
  • Subject-focused
  • Low-angle shots 
  • Portraiture Techniques

 

  • Zooming-in 
  • Perspective 

  • Low-angle shots
  • Perspective
  • Minimalism
  • Filling the frame 

  • Color: Dominantly pastel colors (pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple), contrasted with the darker clothing of the person.
  • Shape: Primarily geometric shapes (triangles, squares, and cylinders) and the human form (and clothing shapes) of the person.
  • Subject: The focus is split between the wall and the person walking past it.
  • Placement: The person is in the foreground, interacting with the painting. The wall fills the background.
  • Perspective: The image is taken from a ground-level perspective, capturing the painting on a vertical plane.
  • Contrast: The stark contrast between the person’s darker clothing and the wall’s brighter pastel hues makes him/her stand out.
  • Balance: The canvas provides a colorful background that balances the person in the foreground. The use of the golden rule is also seen here.

 

  • Rule of thirds
  • Leading lines
  • Natural Lighting
  • Contrast 
  • Patterns
  • Freeze motion 

 

  • Color contrasts
  • Patterns
  • Negative space
  • Environmental portrait

  • Colors
  • Tone
  • Light contrast
  • Zooming-in 
  • Framing 

  • Freeze motion
  • Storytelling
  • Panning