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What is balance in art?
What is balance in art?
The principle of art concerned with equalizing visual forces or elements in a work of art.
How does visual balance make you feel?
How does visual balance make you feel?
Causes you to feel that the elements have been arranged well.
What does visual imbalance cause you to feel?
What does visual imbalance cause you to feel?
Causes you to feel uneasiness.
What is formal balance and how do you create it?
What is formal balance and how do you create it?
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Why are humans attracted to symmetry?
Why are humans attracted to symmetry?
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What emotions might symmetry express to us?
What emotions might symmetry express to us?
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What is radial balance?
What is radial balance?
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Give an example of radial balance found in nature and architecture.
Give an example of radial balance found in nature and architecture.
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How does informal balance differ from formal balance?
How does informal balance differ from formal balance?
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How do artists create informal balance?
How do artists create informal balance?
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Why is informal balance more complicated to produce than formal balance?
Why is informal balance more complicated to produce than formal balance?
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What can a visual force be arranged equally on either side of?
What can a visual force be arranged equally on either side of?
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What is a central axis?
What is a central axis?
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What is symmetry?
What is symmetry?
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What is informal balance?
What is informal balance?
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What are the six factors that influence visual weight?
What are the six factors that influence visual weight?
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What does the size factor influence in visual weight?
What does the size factor influence in visual weight?
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How does contour influence visual weight?
How does contour influence visual weight?
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How does color affect visual weight?
How does color affect visual weight?
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What is the effect of value on visual weight?
What is the effect of value on visual weight?
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How does texture contribute to visual weight?
How does texture contribute to visual weight?
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How does position factor into visual weight?
How does position factor into visual weight?
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What are the expressive qualities of balance?
What are the expressive qualities of balance?
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What is formal balance used for?
What is formal balance used for?
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Study Notes
Balance
- Principle of art that equalizes visual forces or elements in artwork.
- Visual balance evokes feelings of harmony and good arrangement.
Visual Imbalance
- Creates a sense of uneasiness or discomfort.
Formal Balance
- Achieved when equal or similar elements are positioned on opposite sides of a central axis.
- Central axis can be real or imaginary.
Attraction to Symmetry
- Humans are drawn to symmetry due to bilateral symmetry present in the human body.
- Common in objects closely related to the body, such as clothing and furniture.
Emotions Expressed by Symmetry
- Conveys dignity, endurance, and stability.
- Can also appear stiff and formal, potentially leading to dullness.
Radial Balance
- Variation of symmetry where design elements emanate from a central point.
- Commonly observed in nature (e.g., flower petals) and architecture (e.g., domes).
Informal Balance
- Involves artistic arrangement of unlike objects rather than symmetrical halves.
- More complex to create compared to formal balance due to varying visual weights.
Creating Informal Balance
- Artists consider the visual weight of elements, making arrangements that seem balanced through careful placement.
Central Axis
- Serves as the dividing line for balance, can be horizontal or vertical.
- Easiest type of balance to recognize and create.
Symmetry Defined
- A specific type of formal balance where two halves of a composition are identical mirror images.
- Approximate symmetry incorporates small differences to avoid monotony.
Informal Balance Characteristics
- More lifelike, reflecting natural arrangements rather than strict symmetry.
Factors Influencing Visual Weight
- Size: Larger shapes appear heavier.
- Contour: Complicated contours add visual weight.
- Color: High-intensity colors have greater visual impact.
- Value: Strong contrast with background increases weight perception.
- Texture: Rough textures seem heavier.
- Position: Location affects perceived weight; distance from the dominant area can equalize weight across different sizes.
Expressive Qualities of Balance
- The type of balance utilized directly influences the emotional expression of the artwork.
Use of Formal Balance
- Often employed to convey messages of dignity and stability, frequently seen in official buildings' designs.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 9 of Art Talk, exploring the concept of balance in art. It includes definitions and insights related to visual balance and imbalance. Ideal for students looking to understand how balance affects the perception of artwork.