Unity and Variety by Gaia Gemignani

Harmony There are 2 types of harmony. nď Ž Unity nď Ž Variety nď Ž

Harmony in visual design means all parts of the visual image relate to and complement each other. Harmony pulls the pieces of a visual image together. Harmony can be achieved through repetition and rhythm

Harmony Harmony By Unity Unity in an artworkÂ creates a sense of harmony and wholeness, by using similar elements within the composition and placing them in a way that brings them all together.

Vocaboulary: wholeness: integritĂ , interezza

ď Ž Unity occurs when all the parts of a design or composition are related by one idea.

Harmony Harmony By Unity

Harmony

Harmony Harmony By Variety VarietyÂ refers to the elements of a composition that differ from one another. Variety creates visual interest and energy. A lot of variety can make an artwork look busy or overwhelming. When paired with unity, variety offers the viewer points of

Vocaboulary: overwhelming: opprimente

Harmony Harmony Is achieved when unity and variety are effectively combined. - Carrying variety too far creates confusion. - A lack of unity may make a space smaller.

Unity

Variety

Unity pulls the pieces of a visual image together.

You create variety when elements are changed.

Can be achieved through repetition and rhythm. Patterns or shapes can help achieve Unity.

Repeating a similar shape but changing the size can give variety. Keeping the same size, but changing the color can also give variety to a work of art.

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Vocaboulary: wholeness or oneness: integrità o unicità

Unity in art is not necessarily just a repetition of the same element over and over again, but it is the pleasing combination of elements to create a harmonious composition. Visual unity is one of the most important aspects of welldeveloped art and is planned by the artist. Unity provides the cohesive quailty that makes an artwork feel complete and finished. When all the elements in a work look as though they belong together, the artist has achieved unity.

Van Gogh - Starry Night - Data, 1889.

In this example of unity in art, Botero creates unity through • • • •

subject matter, through rhythm, and through repetition of form, shape, and color.

Fernando Botero, The Musicians, 1991

EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART USING SHAPE/FORM

Wassily Kandinsky, Circles in a Circle, 1923

Gustav Klimt, The Kiss, 1907–08 https://artclasscurator.com/examples-of-unity-in-art/

EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART USING SHAPE/FORM Wasily Kandinsky Several Circles (Einige Kreise), January–February 1926. Oil on canvas, 55 1/4 x 55 3/8 inches (140.3 x 140.7 cm)

Piet Mondrian, Broadway Boogie W oogie , 1942

EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART USING SHAPE/FORM

Gustave Caillebotte, Fruit Displayed on a Stand, 1881 Salvador Dali, Galatea of the Spheres , 1952

EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART USING COLOR

Jasper Johns, Zero-Nine, 1960

ablo PIcasso, The Old Guitarist, 1903-04

EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART USING TEXTURE

Claude Monet, Rue Montorgueil in Paris,

Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Lady Lilith, 1868 (altered 1872-73)

EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART USING TEXTURE

John Biggers, Baptism, 1989 Paul klee, Ad Parnassum, 1932

EXAMPLES OF UNITY IN ART USING LINE

Ben Shahn, Supermarket, 1957

ablo Picasso, The Dance of Youth, 1961