Principle— BALANCE: Radial Balance
Describing FORM: What is the specific communicative strategy? Where is it found?
Radial balance is created the visual weights—line, shape, value, texture and color—are mirrored both vertically and horizontally around a central point. Like symmetrical balance, radial balance can also exhibit approximate radial balance.
Immediately noticed in this scene is the flower-like structure of the ceiling forming a radial symmetry of purple.
Discussing CONTENT: What does it communicate?
Radial symmetry can be found often in nature with things like flowers and leaves, creating a beautiful pattern of color. In this case, the same symmetry was mimicked in man-made structure. This scene is immensely beautiful with its deep purples and unique patterns. It is actually the ceiling of a temple and creates a very soothing, elegant sense inside the building.
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World of Warcraft Live Screenshot. Blizzard Entertainment. 2018
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