Wednesday, January 14, 2009

balance: asymmetrical vs. symmetrical




Symmetrical balance is when you could cut the picture in half and it would be the same on each side. It makes it easier to balance a photo using symmetry. Asymmetrical balance is when it won't be the same on each side if it was cut down the middle but it's balanced. Asymmetrical balance is harder because you have to balance the photo yourself. Visual balance is very important because if it's not balanced the entire picture is thrown off, it just doesn't like right if it isn't balanced. It also can be a distraction.

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