principles and elements of design --balance

Calvin Schon

PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF DESIGN---BALANCE

DefinitionBalance is defined as the consideration of

the visual weight of the objects within a picture

Types of BalanceSymmetric Balance – both sides of the

picture has equal amounts of weight

Line of Symmetry

Even Weight

Types of Balance cont.Radial Balance – both sides of the

picture are balanced, but radiate from a focal point.

Objects Radiate Outward

Focal Point

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

Work Cited"Composition and Design Principles." Goshen College,

Goshen, Indiana. U.S.A.. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2011. <http://www.goshen.edu/art/ed/Compose.htm>.

"Elements and principles of design." Watercolor, Watercolor Painting, Watercolor lessons, watercolor instruction, watercolor technique, watercolor techniques, watercolor tips, learn watercolor. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2011. <http://www.johnlovett.com/test.htm>.

"Principles of Design: Balance." University of Saskatchewan. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2011. <http://www.usask.ca/education/coursework/skaalid/theory/cgdt/balance.htm>.