Term: Harmony

Flesh in Harmony, Yazan Khalifeh

A principle of design that combines elements of art to emphasize their similarities and bind the picture into a consistent and orderly whole. Harmony gives a sense of order to the visual experience. When something is not harmonious, it feels cluttered, busy and wearisome to the viewer. Harmony is a balance between extreme unity, which does not fully engage the viewer, and extreme complexity, which overstimulates the viewer.