Proximity is where we have two different elements like this black square and red circle adjacent to each other- this example is side by side proximity |
In this example the two elements are arranged front to back proximity |
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Here
we see two quite visually distinct objects - they are different
in shape and colour - however on the plain background they visually relate
to each other - we tend to link them together - and through the
principe of side by side proximity they join to become a larger
figure against the darker ground. |
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Here the proximity of the moon, the fling bat and the bats in the trees relate to each other through proximity - |
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In
this image, Proximity plays a part in suggesting the shape of
a bird by combining the closed shapes of the sky and the water .Because
the two shapes created by the closed areas are in relative proximity
to each other they suggest the overall figure of a bird.
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However,
if the pond was positioned off to the left we would not make
the same visual conclusion.
So
proximity is where things are grouped in a way where they visually
relate to each other. |
Here we see the Chateau visually juxtaposed with the raised planter in what is termed front to back proximity. |
Here we see the Chateau visually juxtaposed with the statue in what is termed side by side proximity. |
Here the proximity of the stone pillar in the foreground and the tree in the background become one figure through proximity - it appears that the tree is growing from the the pillar. This is termed front to back proximity. |
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Here we
see an example of front to back proximity -
the structure
in the foreground relates visually to the tower in the background. |
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Here the proximity of the cranes play off each other -
look how the building also interacts as part of this.
then there is also the proximity of the airplane and the top of the lower crane -
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