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Balance

Dave's Art History Classes via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the concept of balance in art through this 21-minute video lecture. Delve into various types of balance, including symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial. Examine famous artworks like "The Last Supper" and "Coronation of the Virgin" to understand bilateral symmetry. Discover how asymmetry is used in sculpture and learn about all-over patterns in signature quilts. Gain insights into the psychological impact of balance in art, with references to Hitchcock's "Psycho."

Syllabus

Intro
Symmetrical Balance
Absolute Symmetry
Palindrome
Bilateral symmetry
The Last Supper
Coronation of the Virgin
Asymmetrical Balance
Asymmetrical Sculpture
Radial Balance
AllOver Pattern
Signature Quilt
Review
Psycho

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