19 - Unity through Proximity

Unity through proximity is basically a way to make elements seem together or unified by bringing the elements close together. How far apart or together an element is creates a relationship or a feeling between elements that wouldn't exist otherwise.

 This work of art Natura Morta II by Giorgio Morandi exhibits unity through proximity due to the most obvious reason being that they are grouped close together. Also, because lighter vases are grouped around the contrasting yellow it keeps the yellow item unified. If all the light pieces were grouped together and the bright one was off to the side, the piece would not be unified and one would have to strain to keep the piece connected.