Balance
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Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in an artwork. There are different types of balance including formal balance where elements are equal on both sides of a central line, radial balance where elements radiate from a central point, and informal balance where sides are different but still visually balanced. The visual weight of elements like shape, color, value, line, and texture can make them appear heavier or lighter in a composition. Position is also a factor, as a large central object can be balanced by a smaller offset object.
Balance
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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
- 8. Symmetry • When both sides of a balanced composition are identical (mirror images of each other).
- 9. RADIAL BALANCE • When all the elements radiate out from a central point.
- 10. 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
- 11. WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS element heavier lighter contour/shape larger, complex, interesting smaller, simple
- 12. WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS element heavier lighter Color Bright/Warm Dull/Cool
- 14. WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS element heavier lighter Value Most Contrast Least Contrast
- 15. element heavier lighter Line heavy, dark and complicated light and simple texture rough smooth WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
- 16. POSITION-large objects near the center of a work can be balanced by a smaller object placed far from the center