The simplicity and complexity of photography composition

Simplicity and complexity, There are some people very different point of view with the idea of just mentioned, print on canvas introduce these ideas are valuable, if only a simple introduction. Many contemporary ideological trends that today's world is complex, not harmonious, crushing and ruthless. And art is the mirror of society, if it to cater to the simplicity and harmony of the outdated view, and isolated from the rest of these factors completely, it is a negligence, even ridiculous. As uncertainty could better express the contemporary law, as when these negative factors in life.

This trend pointed out is a completely different way, and apparently useless way. This is not my way, but may be yours. It largely depends on your point of view, and relationship with your theme but it's not that big. Personally, I think even if we through the visual way to show the most complex and chaotic, the theme of disharmony, canvas wall art also should use the inherent simplicity and uniformity principle to obtain the strongest effect, like a sharp word will is much more powerful than a tedious speech. Harmonious sexual performance and complexity, in a more harmonious, more complicated way, I think this is wrong, because this can only express the world is a mess, and there is no light.

In addition, the negative elements, unfortunately, is indeed a part of the world today, this is not a new thing. They've been. When civilization is not hatred, brutality, war and conflict, and other difficult problems and cannot predict disaster infected? Art may be in a reasonable way, isolates the trapped and confused and drawbacks, so as to illuminate the world. The simplicity and unity is the most easily to understand for me, It is also the most powerful way. And I have to apply this approach in the most creative, but not all creation.

I think some disharmonious factors, complex and chaos is meaningful, is tolerable, but if without weakening, they cannot be used to inspire others. Then, the art is right? I think it should be, but your conclusion is your personal choice. This brings us to the art of the most basic questions: "what is art?" To answer this question is as difficult to catch the clouds. Although know the answer to this question is the basic impossible, but we can rely on the fact that it is everyone will have their own ideas, likes and dislikes, and boundaries. It often can be condensed into a common word: "I don't know how to be good, but I know I like it!" I think art should provide a let people like, visual essence extracted from real or virtual world. For me, the unity and simplicity is what I like, but I don't like chaos and discord (chapter 15 of the authenticity of the photography, abstractness and artistry "can have further discussion on this topic).

Another kind of ideological trend of only focusing on simplicity and launched a strong challenge to its lofty status. The idea that complexity is not only important, but also for any work of art is a must. , for instance, Beethoven's ninth symphony is greater than the little stars, because it is more complicated, though the little stars on the tune is "perfect" and pleasant. I totally agree with this view.

It seems to have put forward arguments that are handled in contradiction, but it can be explained. Ninth symphony of course is very complex, but Beethoven perfect technique makes the symphonies of music from beginning to end under control. And weak ability of composer cannot control. Beethoven control complexity and dynamic. Similarly, compared with a beginner, skilled photographer can be able to control more complex situation. Through efforts for simplicity, beginners can at the early stage to create valuable photos, along with the deepened understanding of photography, he can gradually learn to control more complex composition, and his confidence will grow. In this way, he can create a more meaningful image. I think the complexity is necessary for the great works of art, but it must be controlled very well.

Finally, I'd like to discuss the view that the complexity of the uncontrolled can also be used as a key artistic expression. (Think of Pollock, Jackson Pollock, American abstract expressionist painter, he was revered in art critics. His works are not simple, though viewing, our eyes will find work through the same elements, from and to achieve a visual unity. Scientific analysis, found hidden in the works with fractal characteristics - that is, the more you look more carefully, you will continue to find the same structure progressive down. This on the science and art are very attractive. But I must admit, Pollock’s paintings not communicate any information to me. I think they're very messy, no shape, no fun. I disagree with most of the art critic, but this is only my rights. For this topic, you need to have your own opinion.

Can I put forward these ideas, in order to make you think about them? If appropriate, combining them to the way you view and conception; If not appropriate, then abandon them. This process should be your photography thinking mode. Photography is not only a series of actions, raise the camera, for what, and then press the shutter. It is a process of a strong ideological content, contains your view of filming scenes. It requires creative thinking, it is not easy. The views expressed here is just a kind of inspiration, let you have more profound thoughts, rich in creativity.