The Diagonal Rule
I have just formulated a new concept called the "Diagonal Rule." No, it doesn't have anything to do with building codes! It does have to do with balance. Look closely at this artwork.
The artist has based his design on a balance between light and dark as well as the components of the composition. All of which fall on either side of this imaginary diagonal line. Even though there is a great glow of light which should take precedence and create imbalance, the picture is balanced by flowers and vines in the opposite corner.
In Lord Leighton's piece (from the Fine Arts Museum, Boston) the diagonal is more apparent in the body gesture of the couple.
Next? How can the diagonal rule be applied to architecture? This topic is for another day!
Or maybe not for another day.....There are a lot of architects/artists that work spatially with the concept of the diagonal. The big one is FLLW. Maybe you want to do a spatial analysis (have you ever walked through his houses) - document and analyze the diagonal and how it operated among the rectangular architectural elements and how light influence this diagonal movement for the users and the often dramatic results. Give me a call if you want me to "walk you through" a house...we can do it on-line - desktop share!
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