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jeatrice

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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.



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nicoleclaire22

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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.




jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jun 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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