Blog 1

This particular photo is full of angles, lines, texture, color and form--the majority of the visual art components. The horizon line is a clear example of a dutch angle, and the tower-like structures provide many vertical lines. The size difference between the buildings give a sense of depth as well as the winding road cutting through the center of the composition. The curve of the road has a continuing motion, as if it goes on forever. The rule of thirds is used to distinguish whether or not there is equality/balance among structures within a piece. If we were to apply it, we would learn that it doesn't necessarily follow the rule, but I believe that this particular photo benefits from breaking it.
As stated in the PowerPoint, "humans are able to see the color red much easier than any other color". Not only was that true for the examples provided but for this photo as well--my eyes are directed towards the road which leads me to the red building. The colors that surround these buildings provide their own frame, and the small windows within them can be viewed as dots--"a dot within a frame commands attention"--therefore, these towers also catch the viewers' eye. The warm colors are soft and persuade me to believe that it was once a luxurious destination, with a beach at the end of the road. Not only is the land broken up but the trash along both sides makes us aware that this area was possibly deserted.
The foreground vs. background arises more than once in this photo. It is displayed by the bright sun seeping through the darker blue sky, as well as the weathered land hugging each side of the curving road.
This photo is a great example when defining art components; it is necessary to learn these important features to better our skills, and to help reveal the story behind the overall composition.