mistele_cyan

Cyanotype Research



This photogram created by Helen Le Voi and the media it was printed on is unknown, but judging from the photograph it was probably printed on a paper source, like water color paper. The artist uses a variety of compositional techniques including fill the frame because the subject which is the flower takes up most of the most of the picture space. Also the artist uses leading lines in the flower itself within the stem and the fuzzy part, but as well leading lines is used in the paint strokes as the artist allows the paint brush strokes to show which leads you eyes throughout the whole photogram not just within the main subject. For the elements of design the artist effectively uses texture as they chose to use the technique of composing a photogram which effectively shows the correct textures of the subject, in this photogram Voi really uses the element of texture well because the many textures of the flower are shown. As well the element of line is used because the artist used the compositional technique of leading lines. Lastly, the artist uses the principles of contrast as the main subjects color is white and it contrasts with the dark blue back ground, and also the principle of balanced is used as the flower is placed in the center of the page, but still manages to have an asymmetrical feel to it which creates a sense of balance.



This cyanotype photograph created by Helen Le Voi is printed on an unknown media, but judging from the photograph it is probably printed on watercolor paper because we can see the texture of the paper as well the blue chemical looks like it is water color spread on the paper. The main compositional technique that is used in this photograph is level horizon because the horizon is level in the background and it gives the photograph a sense of calmness where a diagonal horizon would create a sense of destruction and chaos, and the technique helps give the sense of calmness which is often associated with a beach. Space is the best showcased element of design that is used in this photograph. Instead of placing the main subject in the center of the photograph she places is off center but fills the rest of the image with interesting aspects in the background like the stones in the water. She utilized her space effectively to avoid placing her image directly in the middle and created a cohesive interesting composition. This element of space also goes along with the principle of balance that the artist used really well as her photograph is balanced in an asymmetrical matter. As well the principle of movement is used because the way the artist captured the photograph makes it look like the subject is actually flying through the air.



This photogram created by Mauracio Alkmin is printed on an unknown media, my best guess that it is printed on some type of paper because their isn't much texture on the background media. This photogram is visually interesting and confusing which is interesting because most of the photograms that I have seen have been a singular image or a few images that fit together nicely, but this image has a lot going on and a lot to comprehend. The main compositional technique that the artist used is leading lines, which we can see throughout the netting in the image. The leading lines lead the viewers eyes throughout the whole photogram which we normally would get lost in because their is so much going on. As well the leaves almost frame a little portion of the picture as it frames the netting in the lower right hand corner, and this could be to give the piece a sense of stability because it is a solid image and isn't confusing like the netting. For elements of design the artist uses texture as he combines a variety of textures into one photogram, like the branch, leaves, netting, and string. As well he uses the space well as he uses most of the available space but leaves some space on the left and right sides which could act as a boarder to the main part of the image, and he also uses the element of line which can be seen through his leading lines in the netting. Lastly, for the principles of design the artist uses the principle of movement as the way he positioned the netting in his photogram also makes it look like the netting is moving, and this could also be due to leading lines. Also he uses the principle of pattern, as the netting provides a repetitive pattern throughout the photo.