Basic principles of plane composition

Author: Lu Ye
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Design is the English translation of the term "" (art and design). The discipline of art and design has experienced rapid development since World War II. In the early years in China, art and design was referred to as "crafts and arts." The profession of designers began in the early 20th century. Art and design is a combination of art, science, and technology, representing a conscious act of creation. Therefore, it possesses both aesthetic value and practical functionality. It is closer to people's daily lives than fine art works, ranging from environmental art to the design of buttons. Art and design is everywhere in people's lives. This series of textbooks, titled "Fundamentals of Art and Design," is considered broad from today's perspective. Many courses, such as creative thinking and software application, can be included in the category of design fundamentals. However, our textbooks still focus primarily on sketching, color, pattern, and composition. This series includes 10 titles: "Sketching Techniques," "Pencil Drawing Techniques," "Watercolor Painting Techniques," "Watercolor Painting Techniques," "Landscape Painting Techniques," "Flower and Bird Painting Techniques," "Fundamentals of Graphic Design," "Fundamentals of Graphic Composition," "Fundamentals of Pattern Design," and "Fundamentals of Decorative Color."