The Art that Moves

It is the equal distribution of shape, form, value, color, and other elements in an artwork.

• balance

• symmetrical balance

• asymmetrical balance

Also known as formal balance.

• balance

• symmetrical balance

• asymmetrical balance

Also known as informal balance.

• balance

• symmetrical balance

• asymmetrical balance

The elements used in the artwork are identical or almost identical on both sides of the picture plane.

• balance

• symmetrical balance

• asymmetrical balance

The elements that are used in the artwork are not identical. It is achieved when the elements on either side are not similar yet arranged in such a way as to create a feeling of stability.

• balance

• symmetrical balance

• asymmetrical balance

Mobiles rely on balance and movement as principles of design.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Mobiles are static sculptures.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Mobiles move when air current blows by them or when they are slightly touched.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The French term mobile was coined by artist ________.

• Marchel Duchamp

• Alexander Calder

• Gabby Barredo

He was both a sculptor and mechanical engineer that refined mobiles as art forms in the early 1930s

• Marchel Duchamp

• Alexander Calder

• Gabby Barredo