THEME AND VARIATIONS
Hebert’s Theme based on a triangle becoming an octagon
Variation 1. What has he done here?
The outlines of the previous variation’s shapes are represented by coloured lines
Circles are added, but the colours remain the same Circles are added, but the colours remain the same. How could you relate this to music?
Notice the nature of the colours now Notice the nature of the colours now. Which element could be represented here?
Fornasetti’s plates. Here is the theme…
A simple variation!
Repetition is a simple but effective way to develop your theme!
Now create your own simple picture to vary. Be creative!!