Balance

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In design, Balance refers to the distribution of weight or force among visual unity. For the architect, sculptor, and industrial designer physical balance, is a structural necessity. As with physical balance, visual balance requires equilibrium, or equality in size, visual weight, and force….”

Mary Stewart //Launching the Imagination: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Design//

Three types of visual balance

Symmetrical Asymmetrical Radial

Activity Find and photograph one example of each of the three types of balance on the BBA campus. Upload to your e-portfolio

Activity Create two small structures and low relief composition out of materials available in the studio or anything you wish to bring from home, that demonstrate each of the 3 basic types of balance. Your structures should be no bigger than 12" in its largest dimension. Photograph and upload to your e-portfolio