balance
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BALANCE• Balance refers to the distribution of
visual weight in an artwork. The visual weight is created by the various art elements in the art
work.
FORMAL BALANCE• When elements on
both sides of a central vertical or
horizontal line appear to be equal or close to equal.
• A.K.A.-Symmetrical or
Classical Balance
Symmetry• When both sides of a balanced
composition are identical (mirror images of each other).
RADIAL BALANCE• When all the
elements radiate out from a central point.
INFORMAL BALANCE• Involves two sides or
halves that contain elements that are
different, but yet are still in visual
balance.• A.K.A.- Asymetrical
Balance
WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
element heavier lighter
contour/shape
larger, complex,
interesting
smaller, simple
WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
element heavier lighter
Color Bright/Warm Dull/Cool
WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
element heavier lighter
Value Most Contrast
Least Contrast
element heavier lighter
Lineheavy, dark
and complicated
light and simple
texture rough smooth
WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
POSITION-large objects near the center of a work can be
balanced by a smaller object placed far from the center