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Page 1: Principles and elements of design --balance

Calvin Schon

PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF DESIGN---BALANCE

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DefinitionBalance is defined as the consideration of

the visual weight of the objects within a picture

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Types of BalanceSymmetric Balance – both sides of the

picture has equal amounts of weight

Line of Symmetry

Even Weight

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

picture are balanced, but radiate from a focal point.

Objects Radiate Outward

Focal Point

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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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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>.