lehcarlies
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Post by lehcarlies on Mar 5, 2019 3:06:08 GMT
Does anyone know where the three dots/embellishments in a row on cards originated?
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sleepymom
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Post by sleepymom on Mar 5, 2019 3:16:35 GMT
I think in home design there is a rule to “ place things in threes”. Maybe from there?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Mar 5, 2019 3:18:17 GMT
My understanding, which very well could be mistaken, is that it's derived from the rule of three. (In other words, three is important, but I don't know that the row itself is special.) But sometimes my three embellishments will be like two in a bottom corner and one up in the opposite corner, just depending on how the rest of the card is balanced, although that might be more "visual triangle."
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leeny
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Post by leeny on Mar 5, 2019 3:54:46 GMT
I think in home design there is a rule to “ place things in threes”. Maybe from there? I heard it from an artist! She also said to place any combo of odd numbers as it holds more interest. |
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Post by Embri on Mar 5, 2019 4:08:08 GMT
It's probably derived from composition 'laws', which are more like best practices. Intersection of thirds, diagonals that lead to points of interest, opposing colours/shapes, dramatic lighting & contrast, the golden ratio, etc. There's a ton of videos and books on the subject if you're curious about learning more, just look for 'rules of art composition'.
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