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The arrangement of elements in a composition to achieve visual equilibrium.
-Balance depends on the idea of visual weight, both object (weight) and placement. |
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Consists of identical elements arranged equally about a common axis. This is also called BISYMMETRICAL, BILATERAL, or AXIAL SYMMETRY.
-This type of balance is very stable and typically connotes formality.
-Symmetry can emphasize either the area in the middle of the composition or a focal point at one or both ends of the axis. |
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Depends on the equalizing the visual, or optical, weights of non-similar elements in a composition within a visual field or about a common axis.
-Generally considered formal and dynamic
-There are no fixed rules; each situation must be composed and arranged by "eye" |
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| A type of symmetrical balance in which elements are arranged uniformly about a central point. |
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The AGREEMENT of the parts to each other and to the whole.
-Often one of the most difficult design principles to apply because there are no fixed rules and because it includes the opposing concepts of unity/variety and rhythm/emphasis
-Most often achieved by relating a number of different elements through a common characteristic. For example:
A number of different furniture pieces may share the same basic scale and form. |
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The repetition of elements in a regular pattern. On of the MOST powerful design principles.
-The simplest kind of rhythm is the uniform repetition of identical objects. |
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| An important type of rhythm where the size, color, or value of design elements are gradually modified as the elements repeat |
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