Harmony (Unity)

Unity (Harmony):

A principal which concerns the objects and elements in a work of art. Making subjects in a work fit together harmoniously is the emphasis of unity. Having unity in a piece makes it feel whole, for example, two separate objects in a picture can be made to fit in it harmoniously so they belong more naturally in the piece and don’t seem like two “separate” objects anymore. One way is to group the objects/subjects closely together – this allows the eye to recognize a pattern in the picture. This is called proximity.

Another method to support unity is applying repetition to the image. This involves repetition of colours, shapes, textures, or objects to unify the image.

Unity also engages in continuation; a method using the continuance of lines, edges, or direction from one area to the next, making the picture as a whole and each subject less alienated.

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