Balance: Principle of Design

What is balance in art?

• The distribution of color in an artwork.

• The distribution of "weight" between elements in an artwork.

• The use of different textures in an artwork.

• The arrangement of lines in an artwork.

How does balance in art feel?

• Chaotic and busy.

• Confusing and disorganized.

• Stable, steady, still, calm, at rest, ease.

• Loud and vibrant.

What does a larger element have compared to a smaller element?

• More visual weight

• Less visual weight

• The same visual weight

• No visual weight

What happens when most elements are placed on one side of a page?

• The page becomes more colorful.

• The page becomes more balanced.

• The side with more elements becomes heavier.

• The side with fewer elements becomes heavier.

What is it called when most elements are placed near the top of a page?

• Bottom heavy

• Top heavy

• Centered

• Balanced

Which type of colors have more visual weight?

• Bold, bright colors

• Soft, pastel colors

• Dark, muted colors

• Neutral, gray colors

What are the 3 types of balance?

What is symmetry?

• When two halves mirror each other along a line of symmetry.

• When two halves are different on each side.

• When one side is heavier than the other.

• When there is no line of symmetry.

What is the opposite of symmetry?

• Balance

• Symmetry

• Asymmetry

• Equality

When does asymmetry occur?

• When two halves are equal in visual weight

• When two halves are NOT equal in visual weight

• When there is no focal point

• When everything is symmetrical