How can contrast be created among shapes?

By placing large and small, round and angular shapes together

Contrast means a noticeable difference between visual elements. In a composition, large and small shapes can be placed together, or rounded shapes can be set beside angular ones. These differences make each shape easier to notice and prevent the design from looking flat or monotonous. Contrast may also be made through colour, value, or texture, but the question specifically asks about contrast among shapes.

Option A is correct because differences in size and form create visual contrast. If all shapes are identical, as in option B, there is little shape contrast. Removing all shapes does not create a relationship among shapes, and writing one colour does not by itself explain contrast of shape. The answer follows from the basic idea that contrast is created through visible difference.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.