The document discusses the rule of thirds in visual composition. It states that the rule of thirds involves imagining an image divided into nine equal parts by two horizontal and two vertical lines, and placing key elements of the composition along these lines or their intersections. Proponents claim this creates more tension and interest than centering the subject. The rule is a compositional guideline used in photography, painting, and design.

1. Grid Theory
The Rule of Thirds

2. WHY!?!?!
Grid Theory
(The Rule of Thirds)

3. • The rule of thirds is a compositional rule of
thumb in visual arts such as painting,
photography and design.
• The rule states that an image should be
imagined as divided into nine equal parts by
two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two
equally-spaced vertical lines, and that
important compositional elements should be
placed along these lines or their intersections.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds
Grid Theory
The Rule of Thirds

4. Grid Theory
The Rule of Thirds

5. “Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a
subject with these points creates more tension,
energy and interest in the composition than
simply centering the subject would.”
Grid Theory
The Rule of Thirds

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