The study of rhythm and how it affects our paintings is not ony interesting but is very important to the artist.

There are two methods of dividing this subject, two points of view from which the subject can be approached.

Number 1 is Unity and Number 2 is Variety.  These are qualities that we think of as being opposed to each other, such as harmony and contrast in the realm of color.

Unity is concerned with the relationship of all the parts to that oneness of conception that should control every detail of a work of art. All the profound qualites, the deeper emotional notes, are on the side of unity in the subject.

On the other hand variety holds the secrets of charm, vitality and the picturesque.  It is the “dither” of the play between the larger parts, that makes for life and character. Without variety there can be no life.

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Ellene

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