BALANCE
Symmetrical 3 types Asymmetrical Radial
Symmetrical = Symmetry
Symmetrical Balance Same on both sides Mirror image Very formal Basic appeal to viewer WE are symmetrical DaVinci’s Virtruvian Man
Taj Mahal
Asymmetrical “A” = not, or against
Asymmetrical Balance NOT exactly the same on both sides, yet visually balanced AKA: informal Balance More casual, dynamic and relaxed Based on: Balance by value and color Balance of shape and texture Balance by position and eye direction
Asymmetrical haircut
Radial = radius
Radial Balance Not very common in artist’s work Think a daisy or sunflower…everything is arranged and radiates out of the center
Rose windows - churches
Mandala made out of sand
Mandalas Radial Balance
I can statements: I can create radial balance. I can create rhythm/harmony in my artwork. I can create pattern in my artwork. I can use an analogous color scheme I can make areas “pop” with the intensity of my colors I can use multiple color pencil skills in my artwork.