Why is variety important in a piece of artwork?
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
What is elaboration?
Adding detail and complexity to a composition
Using very different elements in a composition
Using similar elements but varying them slightly
How does contrast create variety?
Contrast creates variety through rich detail
Contrast creates obvious variety through dramatic differences between elements
Contrast creates variety through subtle differences between elements
How does difference and change create variety?
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
How can colours be used to create obvious variety and dramatic visual impact?
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
How has Kandinsky used variety to effect in his painting Several Circles?
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
What term is used to describe adding detail and complexity to a work?
Elongation
Elaboration
Gradation
How has George Hyde created variety in his painting The Haymarket (1910)?
A wide variety of colours is used
There is strong contrast between light and dark areas
Figures and buildings are shown in elaborate detail
How is variety shown by this mosaic inside the Jameh Mosque of Isfahān?
There is a great variety of texture
A wide variety of colours are used
The pattern is elaborate and varied
How is variety shown in this El Lissitzky poster?
Elaborate detail
Contrasting elements
A range of different but similar elements