A view looking upwards at a balcony creates a view of musicians playing.Musical Group on Balcony

The painting "Musical Group on Balcony" by Gerrit von Honthorst, with its similar color schemes and subject matter, is an example of **harmony**. Harmony in art refers to the pleasing arrangement of parts, creating a sense of unity and coherence.

Which of the following was NOT used to help the artist create a sense of harmony?

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emphasis
emphasis

perspective
perspective

color
color

texture

The factor that was NOT typically used to help the artist create a sense of harmony in the context of the given options is **emphasis**. Emphasis often draws attention to specific elements in a work of art, which can create contrast rather than harmony. In contrast, perspective, color, and texture all contribute to a cohesive and harmonious composition.

A late 1850s salted paper print has circular shapes and a rough textures.

Moon Landscape
Unknown Photographer
Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

Question
The artist manipulated photograph techniques to create a scene that he felt looked like the landscape on the moon. The harmony is created by
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similarities in shape and texture.
similarities in shape and texture.

similarities in color and proportion.
similarities in color and proportion.

similarities in line and color.
similarities in line and color.

similarities in emphasis and proportion.

The harmony in "Moon Landscape" is created by **similarities in shape and texture**. In this context, the circular shapes and rough textures contribute to the overall unified appearance of the photograph, evoking the landscape of the moon.

A four-paneled screen has birds and flowers.Four Panel Screen

by Alexandre-Francois Desportes

Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

Question
This panel screen is an excellent example of how harmony is created in artwork. What is the most obvious concept that has helped to create harmony in this piece?
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abstract shapes and themes
abstract shapes and themes

representation of historic scenes
representation of historic scenes

realistic portraits
realistic portraits

scenes of nature
scenes of nature

The most obvious concept that has helped to create harmony in the "Four Panel Screen" by Alexandre-Francois Desportes is **scenes of nature**. The portrayal of birds and flowers contributes to a cohesive theme that emphasizes the beauty and tranquility of the natural world.