Exercise 1.2 – Point – research

“The point is the most fundamental design element. It has to be small within the
frame and its position is generally more important than its form (see the example of
the white polystyrene cup underneath the chair opposite).”

So the first thing I want to understand is the meaning of the word ‘Point‘ in the statement above.

student image from cg_ph4eyv_240117

As you review your photographs, observe the way your eye ‘scans’ the surface of the
image. Note how:
• a point attracts attention out of proportion to its size
• the eye looks for connections between two points
• placing a point close to the edge seems to animate both the point and the frame.

from:    http://www.gdbasics.com/html/point/point.html

Point A point marks a position in space. In pure geometric terms, a point is a pair of x, y coordinates. It has no mass at all. Graphically, however, a point takes form as a dot, a visible mark. A point can be an insignificant fleck of matter or a concentrated locus of power. It can penetrate like a bullet, pierce like a nail, or pucker like a kiss. A mass of points becomes texture, shape, or plane. Tiny points of varying size create shades of  gray.

https://creativemarket.com/blog/10-basic-elements-of-design

https://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/6-elements-of-design-for-striking-photographs–photo-2574