visual analysis

diagonal composition

architectonical and static

triangular/pyramidal composition

common in renaissance to give impression of stability. in christianity it is the holy trinity

circular/oval

signify integrity, continuity, perfection, eternity

figure of eight composition

two interlaced figures with symmetrical reflection

frieze composition

stretched painting or sculpted decoration , depict scenes in a sequences

s curvature compoistion

express grace and movement

rectilinear composition

compositional arrangment formed by straight lines

‘all over’ painting

lack obvious focal point first used in 50s to describe pollock

string course

triglyph

triumphal arch

collinade

spire

pinnacles

portico

mansard roof

lantern

balustrade

corinthian column

rose window

niche

cupola

pendentives

flying butress

keystone

barrel vault

cornice

loggia

corbel

coffered

rustication

rounded pediment

pediment

ionic column

doric column

ziggurat

tuscan column

caryatid

gothic window

butress

atlas

blind arcading

peristyle

nave

ogee arch

entablature