Author Question: In a two-dimensional work with asymmetrical balance, the appearance of balance is achieved by: A. ... (Read 159 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

In a two-dimensional work with asymmetrical balance, the appearance of balance is achieved by:

A. following a canon.
B. the use of ideal proportions.
C. distributing visual weight accordingly.
D. All of these: following a canon; the use of ideal proportions; and distributing visual weight accordingly.
E. None of these answers are correct.

Question 2

By positioning the dark, dense image of death next to the billowing, light form representing life, Gustav Klimt's painting Death and Life demonstrates artistic use of:

A. hierarchical scale.
B. symmetrical balance.
C. unity.
D. variety.
E. asymmetrical balance.

nicoleclaire22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

E
An asymmetrical balance has two sides that do not match, but the work still seems to be balanced because of the placement of forms.