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Search for balance

We tend to make balanced compositions, yet some images usually stand out to draw our attention. Balance depends on the direction of the shapes and the distribution of visual weight as well as the position, size and colour. Balance is generally achieved by establishing a vertical and horizontal axis, although due to the weight of gravity we tend to lower the centre.

UNDERSTAND, THINK AND APPLY… Cut out images and objects. Distribute them in a balanced composition. Follow the criteria of radial symmetry, in which we start from a point and then rotate, symmetrically forming the same angle in all possible directions. You can complete the composition by adding colour, other shapes or text.

You will need... Scissors, glue, a graphite pencil, colours, markers, magazine cut-outs.

Starfish have radial symmetry about an axis that goes from the centre to the centre of the opposite end.