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Teri Ehr's avatar

Good questions to ask! Can be used in so many applications; my son's photography for example. Are these questions needed in a still life painting? or are there different questions to ask?

Dianne Mize's avatar

The open/closed composition principle can be used for any genre. And yes, indeed, for your son's photography.

Jean's avatar

Very helpful and interesting way to think when developing a composition, especially with thumbnails.

Dianne Mize's avatar

Have fun with it, Jean.

Rich's avatar

Very interesting. I never heard these terms before. Do they derive from painting or photography?

Dianne Mize's avatar

They originated from photography, Rich, but painters eventually adopted it.

Amanda Vandeveer's avatar

a good one Dianne, thank you!

Dianne Mize's avatar

My pleasure, Amanda. Glad you enjoyed it.