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What is HARMONY?
Harmony is the way all elements in an artwork come together to create a sense of cohesion and wholeness.
Examples of HARMONY in art and around us
Chefchaouen is a Moroccan city known for its distinctly blue buildings. Its uniform colour creates a strong sense of harmony.
During autumn, leaves turn yellow/red, resulting in a landscape that is harmonious due to similar hues.
How do we create HARMONY in art?
Use similar and consistent Elements of Art (EOA).
Ensure all elements support a common mood or theme. Avoid random, disconnected elements.
Similar Shapes
The Snail, 1953, Henri Matisse
Similar Forms
All the Eternal Love I have for the Pumpkins, 2016, Yayoi Kusama
Similar Colours (e.g. analogous colour scheme)
The Water Lily Pond, 1899, Claude Monet
Similar Textures
Landscape with Argus, 1955, Jean Dubuffet
Words and phrases to use when talking about HARMONY
Emotions expressed by the use of Harmony
Similarity
Calmness
Sameness
Wholeness
A sense of unity and cohesion (oneness)
A pleasing sense of order
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