In this image you can see point, line, and plane work together to create a dramatic, memorable illustration in John Lewis’ March. For the basic design of the page, point and line is used together to create the shape of the image, whereas the beams of the church, along with the lines of the walls and doors of the building give foundational structure to the image (a background to give the viewer context). With these points and lines that give shape to the background of the image, plane is also used to give more detail to the page. The shading of the church pews and people, create darker contrast and distinguish depth between different characters sitting down. This is an example of plane, using the color of shapes and the interaction of lines (lines outlining the shape of the pews differing from the lines that outline people), to create depth within the illustration as well as give a sense of space and proximity to the objects within the drawing. The balance of the image is for the most part symmetrical, the weight of the page being distributed equally. The background structure of the church is placed centrally in the image, while the  placement of characters sitting down are placed evenly on either side of the page, providing balance of color and objects  in this drawing. Though asymmetrical qualities do appear as well, as the “closest” character on the left, is the darkest colored image in the drawing. The color of his skin and suit, along with the shadows that cast over his body and partially his face give an asymmetrical balance to the image.

This particular character and

Image from John Lewis’ graphic novel “March”.

the darker tones that surround him, separates him from the rest of the image. He stands out from others sitting down and the lighter background of the church, emphasizing this particular darker character, and giving and unequal balance to the page’s symmetry. Though this done to direct the eye towards this character, making him the largest in scale to the objects and people around him, as well as drawing him with darker colors to differentiate the character and attract the viewer even further through such contrast.