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Balance -

When elements are arranged to create a visual feeling of equilibrium or stability.

4 Types of Balance:

Symmetrical Balance (Formal) -

When objects on each side of an imaginary center line are identical or one side is the mirror image of the other side of the artwork.

Approximate Symmetry-

When one side of a work of art is very similar to the other side but not exactly the same.

Asymmetrical Balance (informal) -

Is more complex and interesting with one side of the artwork being very different than the other side but still having a feeling of equilibrium.

Radial Balance -

When elements radiate from a central point to create equilibrium.

The 4 Types of Balance: (Draw & Label Examples)

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Symmetrical Balance

Approximate Symmetry

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Radial Balance

Repetition -

The same elements are used over and over again in the same arrangement.

Pattern -

When you have units of elements repeated in an artwork.

Rhythm -

When units of elements are arranged in curved linear movements that curve in and out like a wave creating a visual tempo.

Rhythmic movement can be

flowing or staccato (shape & jagged)

Other terms related to Patterns:

Moire' -

a wavelike pattern that develops when certain lines are overlapped. It occurs in some op Art designs.

Motif -

An idea that keeps showing up again and again in a set of art pieces. Example: A paisley

Different Types of Patterns:

Planned Patterns Complex Repeats Random Patterns Alternating Patterns

Movement -

To produce a look of action or the way your eye sweeps over the elements in the artwork.

Implied Action -

A work of art represent an action like a drawing of a dog running

Directional Movement -

They way your eye travels through a work of art. It can move Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal or circular.

Actual Action -

Artwork actually moves like a mobile

Kinetic Art -

Any three-dimensional sculpture that contains moving parts. Motion can be started by a motor, air current or a push.

Mobile -

A type of kinetic sculpture constructed to take advantage of balance and wind current. The elements are arranged to create equilibrium.

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Repetition

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