There must result a living harmony of colours, a harmony analogous to that of a musical composition.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Colors should blend in art like notes do in music to create a unified feeling.
- In plain terms
- Colors should harmonize like music.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim for harmony between colors in your work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you choose color schemes?
- Does music influence your art?
Another view
Not all art needs to follow musical harmony.
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