Exercise - Curves

2012.07.15.Curves-Arches
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2012.07.15.Curves-SaatchiEntrance
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2012.07.15.Curves-PeterJones
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2012.07.07.Curves-Footbridge
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As with diagonals, curves creat a feelikng of movement, which can be strenghtened by adopting a acute angle of view.  In the above image of a footbridge, the curvature of the railings dipping away is enforced by the low perspective of the chosen viewpoint.

Examples

Cartier-Bresson, H.  (1999).  The Europeans. First Edition.  London: Thames & Hudson.
In image 22 - Hyeres, France, 1932, Cartier-Bresson uses the curvature of the kerb and bend of the stairs to direct the viewer to the cyclist.  The cuves add to the sense of movement of the slightly blurred cyclist, and help bring the whole scene to life.

Cotton, C. (2009). The Photograph as Contemporary Art.  Second Edition.  London: Thames & Hudson.
126. James Welling, Ravenstein 6, 2001
This photograph makes use of the natural curvature of circles, with one inside another, the repetitive curves create a spiraling effect, almost sucking you in.