Rule of odds | oneven aantallen
Rules of odds An uneven number of elements is more challenging for the eye. Odd…
rule of thirds | regel van derde
Rule of thirds Putting the focus of the image at the confluence of the…
vertical | verticaal
Vertical composition All lines are placed with their longest side in a vertical…
horizontal | horizontaal
Horizontal composition The main lines or elements are orientated parallel to…
assymmetrical | asymmetrisch
Asymmetrical composition Between left and right there’s no mirror imagery.…
Common fate / gelijke richting
Law of common fate The eye is drawn to objects moving to the same direction.…
closure / ingevulde hiaat
Law of closure The form is not actually present but is mentally completed. Our…
common region / ingeslotenheid
Law of common Region Elements are perceived as part of a group when located…
continuity / continuïteit
Law of Continuity Continuation occurs when the eye is urged to move via one…
similarity / overeenkomst
Law of similarity Elements that look alike and placed in relation to each other…