Prinicples of Art: Balance

The more I study the priniciples and elements of art and design the more I find that they truly relate directly to my everyday life. Each month I'd like to take a principle or element and discuss how it relates to the everyday. This month:

Easily one of the most important principles in art and life.

 

The Dictionary defines balance as: stability produced by even distribution of weight on each side of the vertical axis; an aesthetically pleasing integration of elements; mental and emotional steadiness 

There are two types of balance: Physical and Visual, both equally important in life.

Physical Balance relies on natural principles such as gravity and equilibruim.

Visual Balance is determined by the psychological impact on an individual and often changes as the expereince is viewed from different perspectives.

This month we'll discuss why balance is important, how balance requires strength and a sense of humor and some techniques to find balance in the masterpiece you call life.

Why do you think balance in so important in art as well as life?