What would the formal element be for Edward Hopper's New York Movie?

Question

I am writing a essay about Edward Hopper's Morning Sun and New York Movie and I know that the formal element in Morning Sun would be line of sigt but I can't seem to figure out what New York Movie would be. Thanks for any input!

Answer 1

I am struck with Hopper's unity within contrast in his New York Movie. He divides the picture into two starkly different sides and then cleverly unifies the composition through his use of colors and direction.