Composition

usgb/ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/
noun

The way something is put together or arranged.

The composition of this painting is brilliant.
Visual representation of "composition" - The way something is put together or arranged.

Often appears as...

  • artistic composition
  • musical composition
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Visual representation of "composition"
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Visual Balance

Used to describe the visual stability and harmony in artworks or design.

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The composition of the photograph gave it a sense of balance.
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Not Just Visual

Also used for the organization of written or spoken ideas.

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The composition of her essay was clear and logical.
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arrangementcollagecombinationconfigcreationdesignformationstructurewrite
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