<u>Balance is one of the main principles of design, and it refers to the way the </u><u>visual weight is distributed throughout the art piece.</u> It means that all the objects, colors, and textures complement each other. When compared to one another, they should scale well and harmonize the space. <u>They should look in order and reciprocal, even when they are very different.</u>
<u>The main types of balance are symmetrical balance and asymmetrical.</u>
The symmetrical balance means that <u>there is symmetry between the two sides of the art piece</u>. The objects that construct the symmetry should be the same size, color, and texture, as well as equally distant from the central lines.
Asymmetrical balance is made by objects that are not the same – they can be in various sizes, shapes, positioned differently in the space, etc. However, there should still be a balance. If one side includes a very large object, the other should include a rather colorful object, <u>which will distribute the weight and harmony equally throughout the art piece.</u>