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BALANCE refers to the arrangement of the elements in a picture so that both sides appear to be equal.  The weight or size of the objects, their placement, and color must all be BALANCED in a work of art.  There are three types of BALANCE: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

 

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

RADIAL BALANCE


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