1) Unity/variety - Edgar Degas's The Singer in Green (148) uses unity as well as variety. The unity aspect of the pastel is underlined by the predominance of the color green. The variety aspect is emphasized by various textures, as some parts of the pastel expose clearly recognizable chalk lines, whereas other parts are blurry and smooth.
2) Symmetrical/asymmetrical - Julie Mehretu's Untitled (150) shows symmetric as well as asymmetric elements. The overall composition of the drawing shows a diamond shape. Moreover, there are several parallel lines and (symmetric) geometric shapes in the drawing. However, the overall organization of the single elements of the drawing is asymmetric and appears random and chaotic.
3) Emphasis/subordination- A good example of emphasis and subordination is Edgar Degas's Dancer Adjusting Her Slippers (140). The upper bodies of the dancer, as well as the slippers are drawn with significantly more detail than the rest of the dancer's dress and body, which are only sketched. Thus, certain aspects of the figure's body are emphasized, whereas others are subordinated.
4) Scale/proportion - Filippino Lippi's Figure Studies (147) are studies in human proportion and scale. However, it is important to point out that the proportions of the men shown in the drawing are not entirely realistic, as the right man's chest, for example, is too big, as is the book in his hand.
5) Rhythm - Chris Ofili's Prince among Thieves with Flowers (145) is a good example of use of rhythm. The rhythmic effect of the drawing is achieved by repetition of the tiny heads that make up the contours of the male upper body shown in the drawing.
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