Gestalt Theory of Photography

Gestalt Photography Principles)

FIGURE GROUND Refers to the relationship between an object and its surroundings.

Gestalt Photography Principles)

FIGURE GROUND Do you see the figure in front of you or the background?

Gestalt Photography Principles)

PROXIMITY Repeating forms, shapes and colors, and if you can include these in your grouping, it will create a pleasing rhythm and a sense of unity that will keep the viewer around longer.

Gestalt Photography Principles)

CONTINUANCE The viewer has an instinctive tendency to follow a path. It gives the viewer multiple ways to leave and enter this frame.

Gestalt Photography Principles)

CLOSURE One of the ways to keep the viewer involved in photos is to have them complete an image, a form, or an idea. In other words, fill in the ____.

Gestalt Theory of Photography

This theory provides an insight into the pattern recognition process that occurs
when people look at photographs.

The basic idea is that, when faced with a visually chaotic scene, the human mind simplifies it into more recognizable patterns and shapes.