Harmony In Red Matisse Comparison

From the work “Harmony in Red” by Matisse and the Japanese print there are some elements of art and principles of design shared between the two. The principle of contrast is applied in both pieces of art. There are objects darker or lighter than other objects, so that it can contrast against its surroundings. Another element used in these pieces is variety. There are various colors, shapes, objects, and sizes. The variety in both these pieces gives a different perspective for both of them. The third element used in these art pieces is rhythm which is another way to include variety. There is rhythm expressed by the different patterns within the two different pieces. These two pieces differ because of the different focal points that they