Graphics Programs Reference
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Large foreground elements can create depth
Hiroshige, a popular Japanese artist of the Edo period, was known for his colorful wood
block prints, including a series called “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.” In some of
his compositions, Hiroshige brought in large foreground elements that were cut off as
they extended far outside the frame. You can see this in the large, drooping branches in
the
Yatsumi no hashi
composition pictured here.
Introducing such a large foreground element establishes depth by creating a big
difference in size between the foreground, middle ground, and background elements.
We can apply something similar to elements in slides, too.
