The two types of balance the text describes are
Symmetrical Balance, and Asymmetrical
balance. Symmetrical balance balances equal
forces around a central point or axis. If an
imaginary vertical axis were drawn right through
the center of the piece, the halves would be
exact mirror images balancing each other. If a horizontal line wete through the center of the
piece from left to right, the upper and lowerhalves would also consist of symmetrical balanced,
though not identical visual components. If one element is replaced by a smaller one, it will put
the symmetry out of proportion. Assymetrical balance is the counterbalance of the weight of
dissimilar areas in a piece. Dark colors may be heavier than light ones, busily detailed areas may
be heavier than unfilled ones, and objects far from the center may be heavier those near the
center.
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