

For ex: A photo, framed picture, Flower arrangements, accessories, etc. To give variety, some of the small objects may be placed at slightly varied angles.Only the smaller objects should vary from the general directions.For ex: Placement of an ash tray.

Large objects or masses should be placed to follow the boundary lines of the enclosing shape,.For ex: Furniture arrangement in interiors. If a sense of order is to result, harmony in shapes must be present. In any arrangement where a number of shapes are used, there should always be an effect of organization, or, in other words, an orderly arrangement.
#Whats harmony in art windows
Similarly in exteriors, horizontal, vertical or arch lines of doors, windows add dignity, predominance, strength and graceful effect to the building (Fig 3.23).Īdded to this the plantings, flowers, shrubs, the lawns and garden lamp stands- the repetition, in lines, shapes, sizes and colors, add harmony if planned well ahead. An impression of gracefulness, serenity is achieved. Line used in architecture of the house, like the lines in ceiling, sloping roof, stair case, window sills, arched doorways, arcs of semicircular nature and the niches creates interest in interiors through their harmonious lines and the plain surfaces. The transitional lines in interiors can be used through lines in furnishings, window curtains, arrangement of group of pictures on the wall, use of lamps and furniture. Transitional lines have a graceful, softening effect and have the power to bring together shapes which might in themselves be in harmony (figure H).Īpplication of Transitional lines in interiors and exteriors:.Such combinations should be used only where extreme contrasts are desired (figure G). Some examples of these contradicting shapes are triangles and diamond shapes within squares, oblongs, and circles.Lines that oppose or contradict each other form contrasts in shapes and are the opposite of harmony (figure F). A circle makes the closest harmony within another circle.The most harmonious shape that can be put into a rectangle is another rectangle of the same shape.Applying the three types of line-repetition, contrast and transition-to shapes that are seen in combination with one another, it will be seen that shapes corresponding to one another are in perfect harmony' (figure E) A combination of lines results in shapes.So, in planning interiors or exterior design the interior designers, architects and the designers as creators of art, needs to plan carefully the lines depending on the needed effect. If a curved line were drawn across a corner, as in figure, the sharpness of the opposition of the horizontal and vertical lines would be modified, and that effect is transition Transitional line in its best sense is an easy, graceful line which leads from one line or shape to another, giving harmony instead of contradiction. That type of line is called contradiction. A straight line drawn across a corner, as in figure Fig.3.20 (C), is so sudden and a sharp contrast that it cuts off the corner harshly. When a horizontal and a vertical line come together as in a right angle or a corner, these lines are in opposition to each other and form aFig.3.20 (B). When a set of lines is drawn within a corner, following the lines of the corner, repetition occurs Fig.3.20 (A).

