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   Com·po·si·tion

   /ˌkämpəˈziSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up: "the social composition of villages" Similar makeupconstitutionconfigurationstructureconstructionconformationformationformframeworkfabricanatomyarrangementorganizationformatlayoutinformal:setup
   • ▪ the action of putting things together; formation or construction: "the composition of a new government was announced"
   • ▪ a thing composed of various elements: "a theory is a composition of interrelated facts"
   • ▪ mental constitution; character: archaic "persons who have a touch of madness in their composition"
   • ▪ a compound artificial substance, especially one serving the purpose of a natural one: "composition flooring" Similar mixturecompoundamalgamblendmixadmixture
   • ▪ the formation of words into a compound word.
   • ▪ the successive application of functions to a variable, the value of the first function being the argument of the second, and so on: "composition of functions, when defined, is associative"
   • ▪ the process of finding the resultant of a number of forces: "the composition of forces"
   • 2. a work of music, literature, or art: "Chopin's most romantic compositions" Similar work of artworkcreationliterary/musical/artistic workopusoeuvrepiecearrangementpoemnovelplaydramasymphonyconcertooperapaintingdrawingpicture
   • ▪ the action or art of producing a work of music, literature, or art: "the technical aspects of composition" Similar writingcreationdevisingmaking upthinking upframingformulationproductionfashioningoriginationinventionconcoctioncompilation
   • ▪ an essay, especially one written by a school or college student: "we had a class composition, “My Best Friend”" Similar essaypaperarticletextstudypiece of writingtasktheme
   • ▪ the artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture: "spoiling the composition of many of the pictures" Similar arrangementdispositionlayoutdesignorganizationconstructionproportionsharmonybalancesymmetry
   • 3. the preparing of text for printing by setting up the characters in order: "an external contractor providing computerized composition and typesetting"
   • 4. a legal agreement to pay an amount of money in lieu of a larger debt or other obligation: "he had been released by deed on making a composition with the creditors"
   • ▪ an amount of money paid under a legal agreement: "Royalists redeemed their sequestrated estates by paying compositions"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compositio(n-), from componere ‘put together’.

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2. www.riseart.com › guide › 2412What is Composition in Art? | Rise Art

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   Composition is the way in which different elements of an artwork are combined or arranged. The artist has complete freedom when choosing the composition of their artwork. Elements may all be clustered towards the centre of the canvas or photograph, or spread out in the corners of the piece.

3. www.kooness.com › posts › magazineWhat is composition in art? The definition explained through ...

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   May 26, 2022 · The composition of an artwork is defined by how the image is depicted and laid out on the canvas. In other words, the arrangement of elements within a work of art . The artist uses composition to arrange the subject and object of the image in a way to engage the viewer or provide a visually compelling scene.

4. drawpaintacademy.com › understanding-compositionA Comprehensive Guide To Composition For Artists

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   Jun 30, 2021 · Robert Henri. This is a detailed guide on composition. I’ll cover: What Is Composition in Art? Composition in Two Questions. Composition Versus Copying the Reference. Visual Elements (The Building Blocks of a Painting) Principles of Art (The Glue Holding It All Together) Composition Rules, Theories, and Techniques. Framing. Leading Lines.

5. www.studiobinder.com › blog › what-is-composition-in-artWhat is Composition — A Guide to Composition in Art & Film

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   Jul 10, 2022 · COMPOSITION DEFINITION. What is composition in art? Composition in art refers to the arrangement of various visual elements in an artwork. These visual elements can be combined and placed in certain ways to create a specific composition.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › compositioncomposition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   /ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃn/ [uncountable] the different parts that something is made of; the way in which the different parts are organized the chemical composition of the soil the composition of the board of directors the size and composition of an average class Thesaurus. Definitions on the go.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › compositioncomposition - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole. the resulting state or product. manner of being composed; structure: This painting has an orderly composition. makeup; constitution: His moral composition was impeccable. an aggregate material formed from two or more substances: a composition of silver and tin.

8. artincontext.org › composition-in-artComposition in Art - Techniques for Creating Balanced Scenes

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   Jan 8, 2024 · “What is composition in art?” is a question that echoes through the annals of artistic exploration, as it delves into the very essence of how artists arrange elements within their works. Understanding the role of composition is pivotal to deciphering the intentions and impact of art.