Compare and contrast symmetrical and asymmetrical balance. What is one thing that makes them different from each other? A.
Symmetrical balance happens when the visual weight in the artwork is not evenly distributed; asymmetrical balance occurs when the weight of the artwork’s composition is evenly distributed.

B.
Symmetrical balance occurs when one object is given greater “weight” in the composition; asymmetrical balance happens when identical elements are balanced.

C.
Symmetrical balance happens when everything is grouped together on one side of the paper and the other side is blank; asymmetrical balance occurs when the objects drawn on one side are repeated on the other side of the paper in the same color and size.

D.
Symmetrical balance occurs when the weight of the artwork’s composition is evenly distributed; asymmetrical balance happens when the visual weight in the artwork is not evenly distributed.