Balance

Balance

Basics of Balance
1. = sense of evenly distributed weight, which causes an overall feeling of stability
2. weight: perceived visually
Horizontal Balance
1. Informal Balance
Vertical Balance
1. Formal Balance
2. goal: for the top of the garment to match the bottom
Types of Balance
1. Symmetrical
  1. strict adherence to elements on either side of the median line
    Annotations:
    - symmetry
  2. shape, size, line, value, texture, color, arrangement
  3. Different Approaches
    1. repetition
    2. dominant centerpiece, with smaller parts on either side
    3. mirror image
2. Asymmetrical
  1. response to the boredom of symmetry
  2. aka occult (hidden balance)
  3. can dictate fashion trend
  4. still gives feeling of equally distributed weight
3. Radial
  1. = symmetry of arrangement that occurs around a central point
4. Balance for all-over pattern
5. Approximate Symmetry
  1. slight differences in arrangements make designs more dynamic
Hubert de Givenchy
1. known for refined, simple styles, elegant fabrics, and bold colors
2. used shape and pattern to define symmetry
3. inspired Marchesa to do similar design in asymmetrical form
  1. but simple symmetry is more economical

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