Jay Hambidge

He conceived the idea that the study of arithmetic with the aid of geometrical designs was the foundation of the proportion and symmetry in Greek architecture, sculpture and ceramics.

[4] In 1921, articles critical of Hambidge's theories were published by Edwin M. Blake in Art Bulletin, and by Rhys Carpenter in American Journal of Archaeology.

[clarification needed] A number of notable American and Canadian artists have used dynamic symmetry in their painting, including George Bellows (1882–1925),[10] Maxfield Parrish (1870–1966),[11] The New Yorker cartoonist Helen Hokinson (1893–1949), Al Nestler (1900–1971),[12][13] Kathleen Munn (1887–1974),[14] the children's book illustrator and author Robert McCloskey (1914–2003),[15] and Clay Wagstaff (b.

[18] Although this method is effective, Dynamic Symmetry can be applied to compositions to create a level of in depth creativity and control over the image.

The image correctly posed each of the models to intersect the subject with a corresponding diagonal to draw the viewer to the main idea of the photograph.

Using Dynamic Symmetry, Henri was able to create engaging and interesting photographs that he deemed were made with the idea of "The Decisive Moment",[22] a photographic psychology that describes "when the visual and psychological elements of people in a real life scene to spontaneously and briefly come together in perfect resonance to express the essence of that situation".