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Anonymous

Dec 17, 2024

Define balance. explain the difference between formal balance and structural balance.

Please define the concept of balance and explain the differences between formal balance and structural balance.

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Anonymous

Jan 21, 2025

Balance is the composition of a piece; the negative and positive spaces that make the piece visually important. Formal balance is when everything is symmetrical. Think of a butterfly. When you split him in half, his left wing will math his right wing. Structural balance (I think your teacher means informal balance) is when the piece has elements or objects placed in a complex way, so opposite of formal balance. 
Formal balance means the display is symmetrical, and structural balance means asymmetrical.hope this helps. 
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Anonymous

Jan 17, 2025

Balance is the arrangement of elements within a piece so that no part overpowers another. Formal balance occurs when a piece has linear symmetry, in other words, if it was divided in half, one side would mirror the other. Structural balance includes symmetry, but also involves ensuring a piece, usually a building structure, is both stable and aesthetically pleasing to the eye.Explanation:

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