To create this piece and convey a desired message or feeling, the artist relied mainly on which two principles of design? a. balance and rhythm c. movement and emphasis b. symmetry and variety d. variety and harmony

The correct answer is: D. Variety and Harmony

Explanation:

Although the piece has not been attached, I believe the question war referring to I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold also known as The Figure 5 in Gold. This piece of artwork belongs to the American painter Charles Demuth. The artist uses Variety (different colors, shapes, and shades) and Harmony (which is what makes these different elements work well together).

i'm not sure i completely understand your question, but i will do my best.

i think the answer you are looking for is sequence. (see below)

a repeated melodic fragment would be best defined as repetition, while repeated chords (different or the same) could be a chord progression. however, you then mentioned the chord and melodic fragment beginning on higher or lower pitches, in that case, the answer could be best defined as a sequence. the definition of a sequence is as follows: "the restatement of a motif or longer melodic (or harmonic) passage at a higher or lower pitch in the same voice."

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12-bar blues chorus = a a b