Asymmetric Balance

This movie poster is an example of asymmetrical balance. The left side has a large figure that instantly attracts the viewer. The right side, however, shows a destroyed city that also attracts attention. So although the left side has a larger, more eye-catching element compared to the right side, both sides fit together, creating asymmetric balance.

Symmetric Balance

This album cover is an example of symmetric balance. The skull is mirrored at the center, making each half identical to each other. Since both sides are the same, the halves create a single skull, and a symmetric balance.

Proportion

This picture shows proportion. All of the different sizes of squares and rectangles contribute to the picture's overall rectangualr shape. The differenty variety of sizes come together to form a harmonized painting.

Scale

This picture shows an example of scale. The man standing above the city is much bigger than the city itself, which is the smaller of the two. These two elements create the appearance that the man is a giant standing over the city.

This is an example of hierarchy. The picture shows shows a dominant figure, the busineness man, and as you pan down on the image, you can see the subordinates. The image shows a pyramid of power, starting from the top and making its way down to the bottom.

Variety

This image shows variety. The many differentiating colors and different art styles make this image full of variety and uniqeness.

Unity

This image displays unity. The curves and shapes in the image are all similar, creating a uniform element between them.