Which option creates variety?

Combining round, angular, and organic shapes in one composition

The governing concept is variety, which prevents a composition from becoming monotonous by introducing controlled differences. Option A is correct because round, angular, and organic shapes contrast in contour and character, giving the eye several forms to notice. The differences create visual interest while still allowing the artist to organize the shapes through balance or repetition. Option B uses only identical squares, so it emphasizes sameness rather than variety. Option C removes the visual elements needed to compare differences. Option D repeats one unchanged shape and therefore produces consistency, not variation. Variety should be purposeful rather than random: differences in shape, size, direction, colour, or texture can enliven a work, but they should still support the composition’s overall idea.

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