Metropolitan Seminars in Art, Portfolio 5: Composition as Pattern

Metropolitan Seminars In Art, Portfolio 5: Composition As Pattern is a book written by John Canaday. This book is part of a series of art education books that cover various topics related to art. In this particular book, the author explores the concept of composition as pattern. The book is designed to help readers understand how patterns can be used to create effective and visually appealing compositions in art.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of composition as pattern. The first chapter provides an overview of the topic, explaining what composition is and how it can be used to create patterns in art. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the topic, covering topics such as the use of color and texture in creating patterns, the role of symmetry and asymmetry in composition, and the use of repetition and variation.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of patterns in art, from ancient Egyptian and Greek art to contemporary works. The book also includes a number of exercises and assignments designed to help readers apply the concepts they have learned.Overall, Metropolitan Seminars In Art, Portfolio 5: Composition As Pattern is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the use of patterns in art. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to create visually appealing and effective compositions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.