Composition Objectives Everybody immediately responds to subject matter in art. A picture of a butterfly and a picture of a snake do not get the same response, but they both get response. In addition to subject matter, in this assignment you are to create unity and harmonious variety in composition. This will be done through the use of design principles applied to the visual elements . Most artists put it a bit off center.
Some artist avoid it on purpose.
They want all parts of the work to be equally interesting. Harmony - complex but pleasing visual combinations are harmonious. Unity - when nothing distracts from the whole you have unity. Unity without variation can be uninteresting - like driving through western Kansas on the interstate. Balance is the consideration of visual weight and importance.