Hervey Dunn Indian Art

In comparing Hervey Dunn’s and the Indian artwork, though the subject matter is different there are several similarities and differences, which yield a better understanding of the artwork.

The Indian Image
Harvey Dunn’s image
The arrangement of elements in both pictures forms a sense of visual elements. In the Hervey Dunn’s indicates an asymmetrical or informal balance, when the two sides are different; but still balanced (Malloy, 2014). In this artwork, the activities of the people indicate that they are focusing all their efforts on one side; however, it occurs in a manner, which creates a balance. In the Indian family artwork, the balances of the elements are somewhat evenly distributed and brings similar in their visual weight. Hence, although, the balance of the elements is symmetrical it brings some balance in the artwork (Malloy, 2014).
Regarding movement, both artists have directed the viewers’ eyes across their artwork. The artists have showed direction and action in the manner through which they direct the movement of eyes across the artwork (Malloy, 2014). The artists have utilised rhythm in the manner they direct the movement of the eyes across the artwork. Rhythms are displayed in the way the elements are arranged in the
The Unity design is highlighted through continuity, where the alignment of the shape and figures ensures that a viewer moves from one part to another in a definite order. Proximity is another unity design elements, all the parts of the art are grouped together, clustered, and enclosed into sets (Malloy, 2014). The art displays harmony, where related materials, colours, and textures are used. The unity design is brought about by harmony, whereby, the related colours and materials are utilised in the elements, such as flowers. In the Indian artwork, the unity is displayed through proximity; the elements of the artwork are grouped