Contrast and Variety

The image below is "Untitled, 1950-1" which is a photograph taken in 1987 by Louise Lawler. Much like the example of her work found in the book, this photograph contrasts two different objects in order to create variety in her work.

Indicated by the yellow arrows, a bench is in the foreground of the photograph. This bench, rather plain in nature, contrasts greatly with the artwork, indicated by the red arrows, that is hanging on the wall in the background. These two items are very different: one has a practical use as a place for people to sit, whereas the other is an aesthetically pleasing, yet non-functional piece of art that hangs on a wall. The differences between these two creates variety in the photo where they are placed in close proximity to each other.