You must have a clear objective in mind, one that you wish to communicate effectively.

The design will evoke a sense of completeness and organization.

The central theme will be communicated more clearly.

The individual elements within a composition do not compete for attention.

The use of a basic shape that is then repeated throughout the composition will result in a well-organized design. Using too many shapes and forms can result in a design that is disorganized, cluttered, and difficult to understand.

When a composition has unity, the design is seen as a whole, rather than as individual elements within the painting. It also gives elements the appearance of completeness, that they belong together.A key to good design is learning to juggle the elements and principles in order to achieve the right mix. This is achieved by repeating key elements, balancing them throughout the composition, and then adding a little variety to give the design a personality. There will be consistency of sizes and shapes, as well as color and pattern harmony, in a design with unity. Unity within art accomplishes two things: Achieving unity in your compositions will only result from practicing, knowing, selecting the correct visual elements, and using the best design principles to relate them. Everything selected for use in a composition must complement the central theme and must also serve some functional purpose within the design. Unity is achieved when all design principles (balance, movement, emphasis, visual economy, contrast, proportion, and space) are applied correctly. It reinforces the relationship between the design elements and connects them to the painting’s main theme. When all aspects of the design complement one another rather than competing for attention, you know you’ve achieved unity. The final result is when all the design elements work harmoniously to give the viewer a satisfying sense of belonging and relationship.

Unity is the hallmark of every good design.

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