Foundations of Art and Design

Chapter 11: Balance and Rhythm

Fig. 11.1 Doryphoros by Polykleitos of Argos

Fig. 11.1 Doryphoros by Polykleitos of Argos demonstrates a weight shift depicting:

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2. Compositional Balance

3. Symmetry

4. Asymmetry

Fig. 11.1 Doryphoros

by Polykleitos of Argos

Fig. 11.2Emile d’Erlanger, La Baronne

by Romaine Brooks

The composition of Fig. 11.2 Emile d’Erlanger, La Baronne by Romaine Brooks utilizes:

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2. Vertical Balance

3. Diagonal Balance

4. Radial Balance

Fig. 11.2 Emile d’Erlanger, La Baronne by Romaine Brooks

Fig. 11.3 I Saw Three Citiesby Kay Sage

Fig. 11.3 I Saw Three Cities by Kay Sage is used as an example of:

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1. Horizontal Balance

2. Vertical Balance

3. Diagonal Balance

4. Radial Balance

Fig. 11.3 I Saw Three Cities by Kay Sage

Fig. 11.4 London Portraitby Adil Jain

Fig. 11.4 London Portrait by Adil Jain is an example of:

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2. Vertical Balance

3. Diagonal Balance

4. Radial Balance

Fig. 11.4 London Portrait by Adil Jain

Fig. 11.6 The Great Ladies Transforming Themselves into Butterflies by Judy Chicago

Fig. 11.6 The Great Ladies Transforming Themselves into Butterflies by Judy Chicago demonstrates the use of:

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Fig. 11.6 The Great Ladies Transforming Themselves into Butterflies by Judy Chicago

1. Horizontal Balance

2. Vertical Balance

3. Diagonal Balance

4. Radial Balance

Types of Balance

Fig. 11.10 Four Quad Cinema by Philip Taaffe

Types of Balance

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1. Symmetry

2. Bilateral Symmetry

3. Approximate Symmetry

Fig. 11.10 Four Quad Cinema by Philip Taaffe

Approximate Symmetry

In Fig. 11.14 Mestizo by Cesar Martinez

Approximate Symmetry

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In Fig. 11.14 Mestizo, Cesar Martinez uses approximate symmetry for:

In Fig. 11.14 Mestizo by Cesar Martinez

1. Symbolic reasons

2. Compositional reasons

3. Both of these

4. Neither of these

Fig. 11.15 Pedestrian’s Foot by Otto Steinert

Fig. 11.15 Pedestrian’s Foot by Otto Steinert demonstrates the use of:

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Fig. 11.15 Pedestrian’s Foot by Otto Steinert

1. Symmetrical Balance

2. Asymmetrical Balance

3. Diagonal Balance

4. Radial Balance

Achieving Balance in Asymmetry

Fig. 11.22 Verde by Deborah Butterfield

Achieving Balance in Asymmetry

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1. High Value and Color Contrast

2. Shape and Texture

3. Position

4. All of these

Fig. 11.22 Verde by Deborah Butterfield

Ways to achieve Balance in Asymmetry include using:

Allover Pattern

Fig. 11.23 Double Wedding Ring by Emma Hall

When a composition is balanced in that there is equal visual weight in every part of the work this is referred to as:

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Fig. 11.23 Double Wedding Ring by Emma Hall

1. Symmetrical balance

2. Asymmetrical balance

3. Allover Pattern

4. Rhythm

Fig. 11.25 Death of a Loyalist Soldier by Robert Capa

Fig. 11.25 Death of a Loyalist Soldier by Robert Capa demonstrates the use of:

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Fig. 11.25 Death of a Loyalist Soldier by Robert Capa

1. Symmetry

2. Asymmetry

3. Allover Pattern

4. Imbalance

Types of Rhythm

Fig. 11.29 North Artillery Shed by Donald Judd

Types of Rhythm

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Fig. 11.29 North Artillery Shed by Donald Judd

1. Regular Repetition

2. Alternating Rhythm

3. Progressive Rhythm

4. None of these

Fig. 11.29 North Artillery Shed by Donald Judd demonstrates

Fig. 11.30 Untitled by DingYi

Fig. 11.30 Untitled by DingYi utilizes different elements which repeat themselves in a predictable order. This is an example of:

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2. Alternating Rhythm

3. Progressive Rhythm

4. None of these

Fig. 11.30 Untitled by DingYi

Fig. 11.32 A207 Recall by Jackie Ferrara

When the rhythm of a piece seems to increase as in Fig. 11.32 A207 Recall by Jackie Ferrara it is called:

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2. Alternating Rhythm

3. Progressive Rhythm

4. None of these

Fig. 11.32 A207 Recall by Jackie Ferrara