Variety test questions

It provides complexity and interest in an artwork

Without variety the artwork wouldn’t be very colourful

It allows the artist to show lots of different ideas at the same time

Adding detail and complexity to a composition

Using very different elements in a composition

Using similar elements but varying them slightly

Contrast creates variety through rich detail

Contrast creates obvious variety through dramatic differences between elements

Contrast creates variety through subtle differences between elements

By creating complex patterns, textures and detail

By creating obvious clashes and differences between elements

By using similar elements that have small differences between them

Using colours that clash or are very different from one another can create visual impact

Using colours that harmonise with one another will create visual impact

Using lots of black will create visual impact

Kandinsky has used lots of different brush techniques to create a variety of textures

Kandinsky has used lots of different materials and layers to create variety

Kandinsky has used lots of colours and different sized circles that overlap to create variety

Elongation

Elaboration

Gradation

A wide variety of colours is used

There is strong contrast between light and dark areas

Figures and buildings are shown in elaborate detail

There is a great variety of texture

A wide variety of colours are used

The pattern is elaborate and varied

Elaborate detail

Contrasting elements

A range of different but similar elements