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Asymmetrically  balanced art is one in which the composition on both sides of the central axis is not identical, yet appear to leave the same visual weight. It is a "felt" equilibrium or balance between the parts of a composition rather than actual. If the artist can feel, judge or estimate the various elements and visual weight, this should allow him/her to balance them as a whole. This results is a more interesting composition  in the work. The use of asymmetry in design allows for more freedom of creativity because there are unlimited arrangements that may be devised using asymmetrical balance.

Asymmetrical Balance

Large balanced with small,

One balanced with many!

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