Principles and elements of design --balance

1. Calvin Schon Principles and elements of Design---balance

2. Definition Balance is defined as the consideration of the visual weight of the objects within a picture

3. Types of Balance Symmetric Balance – both sides of the picture has equal amounts of weight Line of Symmetry Even Weight

4. Types of Balance cont. Radial Balance – both sides of the picture are balanced, but radiate from a focal point. Objects Radiate Outward Focal Point

5. Types of Balance cont. Asymmetric Balance – One side has more weight than the other, however, the sides are balanced Most of the Weight Rest of the Weight, Distributed on the other side

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