Thursday, September 28, 2017

DESIGN PRINCIPLES: BALANCE

In this book by Stephen King (artwork by Tom Hallman) We can see a clear demonstration of Symmetrical balance through the mirrored buildings on either side of the "peace sign Ferris wheel thing".  We can also see symmetrical balance in the waters reflection of the aforementioned peace wheel.   If you want to get even more detailed, you could state that the peace wheel is a version of radial symmetry achieving balance through the dark mountains on the lower left of the wheel, and several dark helicopters on the top right.  The Sign (Hearts In) balances the text of the composition from the top (STEPHEN KING) through solidity.  Even though Stephen King is much bigger text, the darkness and shade of 'Hearts In' balances it out.

  (Stephen King, Hearts In Atlantis, Pocket Books Publishing, 1999)

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