Balance

What is balance in art?

• The size of the canvas used in a artwork
• The number of objects in a sculpture
• Making sure elements are evenly spread in a picture

• The use of bright colors in a painting

What's the difference between "symmetrical" and "asymmetrical" balance?

• Symmetrical is always more interesting than asymmetrical.

• Symmetrical balance is evenly balanced, while asymmetrical balance is not evenly balanced.
• Symmetrical uses only one shape; asymmetrical uses lots of shapes.

• They're the same.

How do artists use balance to make art interesting?

• By creating order, stability, or tension to convey their message

• By placing all the visual elements on one side of the composition.
• By randomly scattering visual elements throughout the composition.
• By using only one type of visual element in the composition.

What's "radial balance" in art?

• Elements radiating out from a central point
• A kind of balance only using certain shapes

• Elements arranged randomly without any central point
• Elements arranged in a straight line without any central point

How can artists make something stand out in a balanced picture?

• By adding different elements that break the balance and draw attention

• By using only one color in the picture
• By making everything in the picture the same size
• By placing everything in the center of the picture