Composition basics

Unity is the principle that makes separate visual parts feel related and purposeful within one whole. Repetition of shape, consistent alignment, related proportions, controlled spacing, or a shared visual language can create unity. If these cues are weak, the eye may move between unrelated parts without finding a clear relationship or conclusion. Option A is correct because the composition can consequently appear scattered and unresolved. B reverses the likely effect, C confuses weak unity with strong emphasis, and D ignores the importance of relationships among shapes and other elements.

Variety is only one possible source of visual interest; effective design can also come from unity, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, and purposeful repetition. A limited set of shapes may create a clear visual language, guide attention, establish rhythm, and support the artwork’s message. Option A is correct because it connects low variety with intentional organization and communication. B, C, and D describe a lack of relationship, planning, or focus, which usually weakens rather than strengthens a composition. Quality depends on the visual result and purpose, not on counting shapes.

A heavy object in one corner concentrates visual weight. If the remaining space does not provide a counterweight, directional relationship, or intentional tension, the eye may feel pulled toward that corner and the composition may appear unstable. Option B correctly identifies this risk. Asymmetry can be successful, but it is never automatically balanced; the other choices claim effects that do not necessarily follow.