Symmetrical Balance
each of these pictures represent symmetry--there is obvious balance and equilibrium in each photo. The symmetry in the first photo is demonstrated in the fabric swatches on the wall. The eiffel tower is symmetrical in form, giving it its prestige and dominance. The cookies, little boy, swans, and painted face are all more or less symmetrical giving a sense of calm, balance, and order.
Asymmetrical Balance:
these pictures show asymmetrical balance because each side of each photo has different items, yet they still appear balanced in weight. Texture, color, and lighting all help to create this type of balance as shown in these various pictures. The rings are different stones, shapes, and colors, yet the picture seems balanced. The stars and the Mr. and Mrs. Claus are coming from the top and the bottom of the picture bringing balance. The faucet and flower pot are not identical items but are similar in the amount of space they take up, therefore balancing the picture. The couches are facing perpendicular to each other but take up similar amounts of space. The open door points to the christmas tree lurking in the background which balances out the picture more so than if that space were blank. The L shape couch is obviously not symmetrical but is balanced in length. Each picture brings some type of a relaxed vibe versus being very straight-laced and formal like symmetrical pictures do.
Radial Balance:
Here I have 6 examples of radial balance--or movement coming from a central point. These images speak for themselves because each has a center focal point with elements extending from it. Both of the lamp shades, the wheel on the car, the ferris wheel, the sink, and bridge railing have center points that serve as a sporting point for design elements to surround them. The brings movement to each picture, making them interesting to look at.
Here I have 6 examples of radial balance--or movement coming from a central point. These images speak for themselves because each has a center focal point with elements extending from it. Both of the lamp shades, the wheel on the car, the ferris wheel, the sink, and bridge railing have center points that serve as a sporting point for design elements to surround them. The brings movement to each picture, making them interesting to look at.
EMPHASIS
Here I have emphasis highlighted through different means--the stove awning is huge in stature compared to the rest of the items in the kitchen and is covered in an light-catching copper that is very distinguishable from the faded and muted brick white cement. The next image is similar in the sense that the picture is the emphasis in the room because of its size compared to the rest of the room. Its also very dark in contrast to the wall, making it stand out. The door in the next picture is definitely the emphasis in the garden room because its solid color, shape and stature break up the busy-ness of the brick floors and flowered wallpaper. The next is an example of a gym dance set up--its the obvious center piece of the space, the lights and white streamers guide your eye to the bunch of multi-colored flowers in the center. The part of the room is undeniably the emphasis. The red carpet is most certainly dominating this picture, emphasizing the importance the aisle plays in the role of a wedding, leading to up the alter. The color, length, and texture all play a part. Lastly we have the giant chimney area that sticks out in this room for its sheer size, the stones that go all the way up to the ceiling, and the light that the fire provides, highlighting its use and importance.
Here I have emphasis highlighted through different means--the stove awning is huge in stature compared to the rest of the items in the kitchen and is covered in an light-catching copper that is very distinguishable from the faded and muted brick white cement. The next image is similar in the sense that the picture is the emphasis in the room because of its size compared to the rest of the room. Its also very dark in contrast to the wall, making it stand out. The door in the next picture is definitely the emphasis in the garden room because its solid color, shape and stature break up the busy-ness of the brick floors and flowered wallpaper. The next is an example of a gym dance set up--its the obvious center piece of the space, the lights and white streamers guide your eye to the bunch of multi-colored flowers in the center. The part of the room is undeniably the emphasis. The red carpet is most certainly dominating this picture, emphasizing the importance the aisle plays in the role of a wedding, leading to up the alter. The color, length, and texture all play a part. Lastly we have the giant chimney area that sticks out in this room for its sheer size, the stones that go all the way up to the ceiling, and the light that the fire provides, highlighting its use and importance.
MOVEMENT
Movement is seen here because the eye is led from one element of the room to the next through lines, shapes, color etc.. The brick on the floor creates a pathway to enter the bathroom to reach the focal point--the sink. The vertical slabs of wood and green paint, combined with the fireplace, t.v., and duck stack in a vertical path all lead your eye to the ceiling light. The arches of the wet bar lead your eye up as well, creating movement. The table cloth leads you eye down the table, and it hits the placemats and candle holders along the day to the head-of-the-table's chair. The diagonal lines of the red piece move your eye back and forth, bringing more of a dynamic element to the room than something straight.
Movement is seen here because the eye is led from one element of the room to the next through lines, shapes, color etc.. The brick on the floor creates a pathway to enter the bathroom to reach the focal point--the sink. The vertical slabs of wood and green paint, combined with the fireplace, t.v., and duck stack in a vertical path all lead your eye to the ceiling light. The arches of the wet bar lead your eye up as well, creating movement. The table cloth leads you eye down the table, and it hits the placemats and candle holders along the day to the head-of-the-table's chair. The diagonal lines of the red piece move your eye back and forth, bringing more of a dynamic element to the room than something straight.
REPETITIONAL AND RHYTHM
here you can see many examples of repetition and rhythm through repeated colors and shapes, as seen in the curtains hung to create the inside of the prom tent, the windows and ceiling of the church, sanctuary, the design of the outside of a church, columns on the building surrounding the Louvre, windows, and the paintings in a design store. The fact that each picture shows something repeating reiterates its importance, as well as creates stability which is very important in the case of the building pictured below. They also bring a sense of calm and ease.
here you can see many examples of repetition and rhythm through repeated colors and shapes, as seen in the curtains hung to create the inside of the prom tent, the windows and ceiling of the church, sanctuary, the design of the outside of a church, columns on the building surrounding the Louvre, windows, and the paintings in a design store. The fact that each picture shows something repeating reiterates its importance, as well as creates stability which is very important in the case of the building pictured below. They also bring a sense of calm and ease.
PROPORTION AND SCALE:
Here I have examples of how important it to notice how big certain things are compared to others. You wouldn't realize the size of the smaller paint brush if it weren't pictured next to two bigger ones. Same can be said of the size of the eiffel tower, the kitty in my dad's hand, the size of the little boy compared to the pond, the size of the buildings compared to my friend Piper, or the size of the elephant compared to the man taking care of him.
UNITY AND HARMONY
here I have pictures of spaces that have similar textures, colors, sizes, and design that are repeated/similar to help create unity in a space. The Stair well railings repeat and turn in similar manners, bringing harmony to the photo. The interior space shown all has muted colors, wood on the walls, furniture, and flooring. The church pictured has similar shapes repeated in different sizes, bringing unity to the building. The doors have similar designs and texture that repeat, as well as the lines on the part of the building surrounding the doors as well. The picture of the berries demonstrates that even though the berries are somewhat different in nature, they have similar texture, vary a little bit in size, and have different color, yet are united in that they are berries. The picture of the restaurant shows unity and harmony as the pillow colors change as well as match the bench fabric., uniting the two.
VARIETY:
Here I Have 6 images, 3 good and 3 bad, of a space that offers variety. The top three all make use of various materials, and employ different forms, shapes, lines, and textures in order to be successful. The first picture offers rectangular, square, cylindric, etc shapes and use wicker, glass, paint, wood, stone, cement, iron etc. The next employs rectangular bricks arranged in square patterns across the floor, a wooden cabinet/window sill, wallpaper, paint, and various shapes to create a fun and exciting entering room of the house. The last good example is of a wet bar in a basement--it uses wood, granite, wooden planks, brick, some sort of ceramic flooring, and finished wooden planks on the far wall. It has straight lines, curved lines, shopes, color and forms all working together to create a variety of elements that make this room successful.
The bottom three, however, employ so many different elements that really don't aethetically work together that the spaces don't appear successful. If you were to approach each room or exterior, you would be wondering what is going on--its too much and can be distracting because there is no harmony or unity to the madness. The first has too many colors, patterns, and forms interacting together to look like a real, non-cartoon home. If that was the goal of this house, then that would be one thing, but houses aren't typically made to look like they came out of disneyland. The next interior has so many patterns, colors, textures, and items on the wall that don't "match" that it just looks thrown together without any thought given to the matter. I would walk in the room and my eyes wouldn't know where to go first. The last picture may not have much variety in color, but what is going on with all the crossed lines? It looks rather confusing and jumbled and the use of so many shapes/forms/planes made by the crossed lines are confusing and distracting. It doesn't offer a pleasant feeling and feels a bit overwhelming.
(the bottom three images are from pinterest)
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