Week 2 - Unity Assignment

Example of a grid to create unity in art:

 

This painting on fabric uses a grid for continuity. It implies the single view out a window with the panes creating a feeling of connection between the left- and right- side orange patches that represent the leaves. The frames around the panes are a common factory between the leafless and leafed tree limbs. It think If I were to improve on this, I would add at least one more patch of orange in one of the top right panes to create a stronger path for the eye to flow around the window panes

Grid by Chandel  Design


Examples of Unity:

An example of unity through proximity:

 

These swans are in such close proximity that the path of the eye is contained within the flow of the shape of the bodies.
Hansa Unity by Cherie Glasco





An example of repetition with emphasis on similarity:

 


This photograph of the Wortham Center in Houston, Texas  is an example in architecture of repetition with an emphasis on similarity. The theme of repetition is not only in the pillars along the hallway, but in the design on the floor.
Photograph off of Flickr by 42leaves






 An example of repetition with emphasis on variety:

 

There is a repetition of Marilyn's face, but variety in how each image is treated
Marilyn by Andy Warhol 

 

 










An example of unity through continuity:

 


The flow of outstretched arms and legs keeps the eye moving along the line of women.
Unity by Monica Stewart








An example of a grid as an organizing factor:

 


This geometric arrangement of various creations of the same color range and similar patterns is organized by an imaginary grid.
Mixed media  poster by Robyn  Gordon







An example of a chaotic unreadable image:

 

The repetition of similar shapes gives this unity, but there is no discernable image to be perceived in the arrangement.
by Paula Phelps




An example of non-objective expression of unity:

 

Even though there is no distinct object, these patterns of color and light create unity by  repeated patterns of color. I find this beautiful and conjures up the idea of peacock feathers.
Abstract Design pop art by Giovanni Rubaltelli














An example of  figurative expression of unity:

 


There is unity with the repetition of women's bodies, with lines of the bodies flowing from one the other, creating one single unified figure.

 The Three Graces Variety, a marble sculpture by Antonio Canova