Composition : Rule of thirds or Golden Rule

[sleist]

Keep it in the frame...

Or don't. I've seen some interesting compositions that challenge even this.

Learn enough to know when not to do what you are supposed to do.

 

[RVT1K]

Proof positive that no one cares about rules of composition, or we need stricter rules - depends on you point of view obviously. This untitled painting by CY Twombly sold at Christie's NY, on November 15, 2017 for $46.5 million. WHERE'S MY MARKERS!!!!!
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Two different quotes come to mind:

A fool and his money are soon parted

Stupid is as stupid does