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Art & visual language
10 articlesChoosing abstract wall decoration: shape, rhythm and colour
Assess abstract wall decoration through visual hierarchy, rhythm, shape and colour. Compare compositions at the intended viewing distance.
Read the articleWhy landscapes can give a wall composition depth
Compare landscapes through horizon, foreground, perspective lines and scale. Understand visual depth before selecting a size for your wall.
Read the articleFlowers, leaves and botanical forms: how do their effects differ?
Compare flowers, leaves and abstract botanical forms by scale, repetition and visual structure. Consider how the motif reads from a distance.
Read the articleStreet art in your interior: from small accent to a whole wall
Compare street art as a poster, picture or wall mural. Assess contrast, typography, empty space and scale to choose its visual impact.
Read the articleCity images and architecture: choosing between detail and calm
Compare city images by architectural lines, perspective and detail rhythm. Assess composition from near and far before choosing its size.
Read the articleMaps as wall decoration: graphic image or fine detail?
Choose map wall decoration by overall shape, detail, viewing distance and product type. Compare sizes and check any practical features per product.
Read the articleTypography on the wall: when does text work as an image?
Assess typography as words and graphic shapes. Compare letter size, contrast, spacing and viewing distance before choosing a product format.
Read the articleChoosing an art reproduction: composition, colour and scale
Assess art reproductions beyond recognition: compare composition, detail, scale and the actual crop of each product format before choosing.
Read the article3D visual language: how perspective changes a composition
Compare 3D designs by vanishing points, overlap and differences in scale. Assess visual depth and direction in the chosen product format.
Read the articlePeople in wall decoration: main subject or part of a composition?
Compare figures in wall decoration through scale, gaze, posture and background. Assess portraits and broader scenes at your intended size.
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