Arranging the Picture

Movement and Depth

Moving the eye across and into the picture

Lines, repeats and depth cues move the eye across the surface and back into space. How well they steer it is a fair question.

• Line and Direction
• Rhythm and Repetition
• Leading the Eye
• Depth by Design

Works in this part

• The Death of Socrates
• Sudden Shower over Shin-Ōhashi Bridge and Atake
• Young Woman with a Water Pitcher
• Plum Estate, Kameido

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