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Mr.Thesaxman

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In art, the design principle of balance functions to:
 
  A. encourage our active participation in a work.
  B. help communicate a work's moods.
  C. lead our eyes around a work.
  D. help communicate a work's meanings.
  E. All of these answers are correct.

Question 2

Another term for asymmetrical balance is:
 
  A. radial balance.
  B. visual weight.
  C. scale.
  D. informal balance.
  E. None of these answers are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

E
Balance comes from the equal distribution of visual weight to either side of a felt or implied center of gravity.

Answer to Question 2

D
Asymmetrical balance occurs when the two sides of a composition do not match, but yet there appears to be a balance in the work.



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