Chapter 11: variety, emphasis, harmony, and unity

How to create unity

An artist adjusts the parts of a work so they relate as a whole

The unusual

An object out of the ordinary.

Proximity

Closeness limiting negative space between the shapes

5 ways emphasis is created

Contrast, isolation, location, convergence, and the unusual

Repetition

Different objects that are not alike and making one thing recurring

Focal point

First part of the work to attract the attention to the viewer.

Most important part of an art work

Focal point

Simplicity

Good, simple design. Limiting the number of variations of an element

Contrast

Large shapes will stand out among small ones

Harmony

Principle of art that creates unity by stressing the similarities of harmony.

Emphasis

Principle of art that makes 1 part of a work dominate over the other parts

Isolation

Putting one object alone (and/or) far away.

Unity

Quality of wholeness or oneness that is achieved through the effective use of the elements and the principles of art.

3 ways unity is created

Simplicity, repetition, and proximity.

Variety

The principle of art concerned with difference or contrast.

Location

Viewers eye indrawn towards center so out something there

Convergence

When many elements in a work seem to point to one thing.