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Name: Karylle Jade C. Lontes, Dalia Mateo, and Lendylou L.
Duhaylungsod Section: ED3A
Principles of Art: Harmony
What is Harmony in Art?
Harmony in art refers to the pleasing arrangement of visual elements in an artwork, where each element contributes to a unified whole. It is the visually satisfying effect produced when similar or related elements within the composition are combined to achieve unity.
Types of Art Harmony
Achieving harmony in art is done by using important art elements such as color, value, shape, form, and texture.
1. Color and Value Harmony
Color harmony in art is created when similar or complementary color schemes are used. Analogous Colors: These are colors located next to each other on the color wheel. They blend well and create a serene and comfortable feel. For instance, blue-purple or purple-red color combinations or using shades of blue and green together would create a sense of visual harmony.
Complementary Colors: Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as blue and orange. This creates a vibrant contrast while maintaining visual interest.
Monochromatic Colors: Variations of a single color, including its tints and shades. Using different values of one color in a monochromatic scheme can also be used to set the tone of the artwork. This approach provides a harmonious and unified look, like different shades of blue in a painting.
2. Shape and Form Harmony
Shape and form harmony in art is created when similar shapes or forms are repeatedly used to create a pattern or consistency within the artwork’s composition. Shapes can be organic, which are irregular and often found in nature, or geometric like triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles.
Repetition: Repeating shapes or forms throughout an artwork can create a sense of unity. For example, using circular shapes repeatedly to create a cohesive design. Proximity: Placing similar shapes or forms close to each other helps to visually connect them, reinforcing the harmony in the composition.
3. Texture Harmony Texture harmony is produced through brushstrokes. Impasto Technique, which is when the paint is thickly applied to the surface to keep the imprint of the artist’s brush. This can be achieved simply with paintbrushes, or by using tools such as a palette knife. Vincent Van Gogh famously used the impasto method to create texture harmony in his paintings. Pointillism Technique is an art technique used to create the illusion of texture by painting small, distinct dots or strokes of color. With this method, texture is achieved when viewed by the human eye from a distance. The method was pioneered by the French Post-Impressionist artist Georges Seurat. Consistent Texture: Using similar textures throughout the artwork to maintain a uniform feel. For instance, a painting with a smooth, consistent brushstroke technique.
Contrasting Textures: Combining different textures (e.g., rough, and smooth) in a way that they complement each other without overwhelming the viewer. For example, a painting with both textured brushstrokes and smooth areas.
In summary, harmony in art helps to bring together various elements to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing composition. Whether through color, shape, texture, or thematic consistency, harmony plays a crucial role in how an artwork is perceived and enjoyed.
Examples of Harmony in Art
Water Lilies (1840–1926) by Claude Monet Mineral Objects (1935) by Paul Nash
