Blog #7- Photo Analysis

Blog #7- Photo Analysis

The photograph I chose for the photo analysis contains many features of the Principles and Elements of Design. Some of these elements are line, color, shape, value, space, form, texture, unity, pattern, movement, and balance. When doing a photo analysis it is always interesting to me that every designed space contains these elements that come naturally to the design. That may not always be the case for a designed space but by completing only two semesters in the major of Interior Design it is already coming naturally to me.

I am going to start explaining the elements of art in this picture. First, the color is vibrant and contains many different colors. With the use of line and shape all of the colors are incorporated into the design of the living room. The structure itself has very straight lines and so the designer used very straight and squared furniture to emphasize the architectural space. The room also contains a few pieces that are round like the seat in the front of the picture and the yellow lamp that is in the back left corner. The use of pattern is interesting because it goes along completely with the use of line in the space. On the linear couch the pattern consists of straight lines with various assortments of color. The red color on the wall and the white trim in the architectural space makes all of the colors used in the fabrics pop. On the round seat in the photograph there is a pattern used with various colors that is full of curvilinear lines.

With the use of pattern, color, texture, and form the viewer of the space can put together the use of principles of design. The first principle that stood out to me was, balance, with the principle of pattern and value the room looks proportional and balanced with the furniture arrangement in the architectural space. I also think that this room has movement with the linear lines of the architectural structure. Unity is also something that immediately stands out to the viewers eyes because the designer planned the space well with incorporating the same colors, patterns, and shapes into the space. For example, the linear pattern of colors on the sofa is also used on the window treatments which helps bring the space together.

Being able to recognize the Principles and Elements of Art and Design is so important when designing a space. If you are not aware of these subjects in a room the space will most likely not look the way you want it to look. I think this room used great aspects of the principles and elements that helps the analyzer know that the designer is educated and knows what they are doing.