- Year 10
Unity, variety, rhythm and balance
I can create unity, variety, rhythm and balance in experimental compositions.
- Year 10
Unity, variety, rhythm and balance
I can create unity, variety, rhythm and balance in experimental compositions.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Unity brings together different elements to create a harmonious whole. It helps us understand work as a single entity.
- Balance creates a sense of stability and order, making the artwork feel grounded. It can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
- Artists might use areas of light and dark or bold colour to bring unity, variety, rhythm, balance.
Keywords
Unity - ensuring the elements look like they belong together
Variety - using a range of elements to create visual interest
Balance - a visual beat made by elements in your work
Rhythm - how the visual weight is distributed in the artwork
Common misconception
Your work needs to be full of obvious pattern for it to feel unified.
Pattern is an important element in art but unity can be felt without artwork looking like a repeat pattern.
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Unity, variety, rhythm and balance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Unity, variety, rhythm and balance, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Choose equipment relevant to your specialism, in the lesson they use viewfinders, collage materials, plastic bags, iron, greaseproof paper, editing software.
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