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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. A symmetrical. “A” = not, or against.
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Symmetrical 3 types Asymmetrical Radial
Symmetrical Balance • Same on both sides • Mirror image • Very formal • Basic appeal to viewer • WE are symmetrical DaVinci’sVirtruvian Man
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
Radial Balance • Not very common in artist’s work • Think a daisy or sunflower…everything is arranged and radiates out of the center
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.