VARIETY
Unity is quite boring
VARIETY:
Obvious, underlying feeling of unity, yet variations enliven the pattern. Shapes
may repeat, but perhaps in different sizes; colors may repeat; but perhaps in
different values.
A point to remember is that, with a great variety of elements, a simple layout idea
can give needed unity and is very effective.
Principle of Variety can not be without the principle of unity (repetition)
Is the principle of unity with variety a conscious, planned ingredient supplied by
the artist or designer, or is something the confident designer produces
automatically?
The “correct” balance between unity and variety -between control and
spontaneous freedom- varies with the individual artist, with the theme or purpose,
and eventually with the viewer.
Sometimes the artist uses variety in a subtle way were we have to search for it
and sometimes it completely lacks it.
EMPHASIS ON UNITY
Sometimes the unity of the composition can be the strong point. Variety is
included in a subtle, understated way.
Minimalism
An artistic style that stresses purity of form above content and other extraneous
or trivial elements.
EMPHASIS ON VARIETY
Were the almost seems not to include unity at all