Decoding the Tweet _ Practical Criticism in the Age of Hashtag.pptx
Balance
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5. BALANCE
• Balance refers to the distribution of visual
weight in an artwork. The visual weight is
created by the various art elements in the
art work.
6. FORMAL BALANCE
• When elements on
both sides of a central
vertical or horizontal
line appear to be
equal or close to
equal.
• A.K.A.-Symmetrical or
Classical Balance
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8. Symmetry
• When both sides of a balanced composition
are identical (mirror images of each other).
10. INFORMAL BALANCE
• Involves two sides or
halves that contain
elements that are
different, but yet are still
in visual balance.
• A.K.A.- Asymetrical
Balance
11. WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
element heavier lighter
contour/shape
larger,
complex,
interesting
smaller,
simple
12. WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
element heavier lighter
Color Bright/Warm Dull/Cool
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14. WEIGHT OF THE ELEMENTS
element heavier lighter
Value
Most
Contrast
Least
Contrast