Design Principles Chapter 5
Pick the correct definition of radial balance.
All the elements radiate or circle out from a common central point
The most common source within art for symmetrical balance is:
Architecture
The term 'informal balance' is also known as:
Asymmetrical balance
Symmetrical balance which has similar shapes repeated on either side of a vertical axis is also called:
Bilateral symmetry
Allover pattern is also known as:
Crystallographic balance
The majority of works of art:
Employ several of the techniques to create balance
In accessing pictorial balance, we always assume a center vertical axis and usually expect to see some type of equal weight. This creates a sense of:
Equilibrium
In using value to achieve asymmetrical balance we would need to use a larger amount of black to visually balance a smaller amount of gray.
False
Static or formal balance is not a characteristic that is often desired in some art, especially not in architecture.
False
In asymmetrical balance, balance can be also be achieved by:
Position and eye direction
Balance that is achieved with dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or equal eye attention is also known as:
Symmetrical balance
Which is an example of a radial design?
Tibetan mandalas
Any visual texture with a variegated dark and light pattern holds more interest for the eye that does a smooth, unrelieved surface.
True
Asymmetrical balance can be achieved manipulating amounts of value and color.
True
Asymmetrical balance is actually more intricate and complicated to use then symmetrical balance.
True
Imbalance becomes a useful tool when the artist wishes to raise an uneasy, disquieting response in the viewer.
True
One reason symmetrical balance appeals to us is because it sometimes reminds us of the human figure.
True
The Principle of balance refers to distribution of visual weight within a composition.
True
When a composition is weighted with an imagined axis to divide top from bottom we see this employed.
A horizontal axis
If 2 shapes in a composition had exactly the same value and texture and the only difference was their shape. Which of the following would be true?
A smaller form would attract the viewer if its contours or edges are more complicated
