Balance. Dicusses Symmetrical and Asymmetrical balances as well as Imbalance.

Balance Balance refers to the distribution of visual weight in a work of art. In painting, it is the visual equilibrium of the elements that causes the total image to appear balanced. Balance can be symmetrical (also referred to as "formal"), and asymmetrical balance (also called "informal balance"). Balance is usually a desirable characteristic of a composition. However, deliberately throwing off the balance of a piece in order to call more attention to some aspect …

…it and allow the viewer to draw his of her own conclusions from the piece. Works Cited Understanding Art 6th edition, Lois Fichner-Rathus, Harcourt College Publishers, Fort Worth, TX. http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/women2/stphalle.html www.edmarimba.co.uk/ capa/spanish.html www.kirkwood.co.za/ news/augustus.html http://faculty.ehshouston.org/dlafranca/Friday%20AFTERNOON_page_1.htm http://www.oceansbridge.com/shop/skin1/images/thumb-oil/the_birth_of_the_world_1925.jpg