-VISUAL BALANCE-
Balance in a composition involves arranging all elements and negative space so that no one area of the design overpowers other areas.
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SYMMETRICAL BALANCE-
An image that divided at an axis and is the same on both sides
An image that divided at an axis and is the same on both sides
Sample work from THE HUMAN INTERVENTION Bradley Eastman aka Beastman 2018
APPROXIMATE SYMMETRICAL BALANCE-
An image that is similar on both sides but not symmetrical
An image that is similar on both sides but not symmetrical
Flower Day (Día de Flores) Diego Rivera 1925
ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE-
An image that is different on both sides but still balanced
An image that is different on both sides but still balanced
The Starry Night- Vincent van Gogh 1889
RADIAL BALANCE-
When elements come from a common center. Rays of sunlight and ripples in a pond after a stone is tossed in are examples of radial balance
When elements come from a common center. Rays of sunlight and ripples in a pond after a stone is tossed in are examples of radial balance
PAPER QUILTS-
Using the quilters of Gee's Bend as inspiration we will create
Paper Quilts as examples of the 4 types of Balance we have discussed.
Each one will be 4"x4"
You must use at least 4 layers of color/paper not including the base paper.
Paper Quilts as examples of the 4 types of Balance we have discussed.
Each one will be 4"x4"
You must use at least 4 layers of color/paper not including the base paper.