Contrast/Variety

Contrast/Variety

-Principle of Design

-Refers to opposite elements and effects.

​-Can be used to create variety, drama and visual interest.

​Contrast

-refers to the elements of a composition that differ from one another.

-creates visual interest and energy.

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Variety

​Wassily Kandinsky uses a variety of elements to add visual interest and energy to hie work.

-Can you list the variety of elements he uses?

Multiple Choice

Contrast/variety is a Principle of Design.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Van der Rohe used different materials to create the chair. Which principle of design does this feature represent?

• Variety

• Emphasis

• Unity

• Movement

Multiple Choice

Contrast refers to elements that are opposite of each other.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Variety adds visual interest and energy to an artwork.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A noticeable difference between lightness and darkness represents which principle of design?

• contrast

• variety

• color

• texture