Ang balanse sa sining ay isa sa mga

pangunahing prinsipyo ng disenyo , kasama ang

kaibahan, paggalaw, ritmo, diin, pattern, at
pagkakaisa. Ang balanse ay tumutukoy sa kung
paano ang mga elemento ng sining , hugis, kulay,
halaga, espasyo, anyo, pagkakahabi - nauugnay sa
bawat isa sa loob ng komposisyon sa mga tuntunin
ng kanilang visual na timbang, at nagpapahiwatig ng
visual na balanse

Santa Trinita Madonna

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 Author: Cimabue     Painted in: Between 1280 and 1290     Framework: Tempera on wood,
385x223     Located in: 13th Century and Giotto Room
Santa Trinita Madonna, was painted by Cimabue for the main altar of the Church of
Santa Trinita in Firenze between 1280 and 1290.
The definition of this Madonna is Maestà, which means Majesty, the Virgin Mary sitting on a
throne with Jesus on her lap.
This is one of the three Maestà visible in this room, the other two being the one by Duccio
di Buoninsegna and the one by Giotto.
The comparison of these three altarpieces soon reveals how the art of painting changed in
the space of less than 20 years.
Cimabue’s Madonna still shows the main traits of the Byzantine style: a profusion of gold
and an almost total absence of volume and perspective.
How precious, elaborated and refined is the throne where the Virgin Mary is delicately
sitting!

1. The U.P Oblation

One of the most famous artworks here in the Philippines is the
University of the Philippines Oblation made by Guillermo E.
Tolentino. This was made to represent the continuous quest for
knowledge and truth, excellence in all human endeavors and the
love for God and country. For the elements used here in this
artwork, obviously we have a combination of the lines, curves,
shape, color, space, texture and value. The form of the figure (the
human body) is symmetrical which shows balance. For another
principle, I can say that there is unity because of the equality and
completeness of the statue.

Source: http://pinoy-prism.blogspot.com/2010/02/up-oblation-
statue-diliman-whats.html

Cultural Center of the Philippines

This beautiful work of architecture was made by Leandro Valencia

Locsin and was finished in 1969. This is one of his most
recognizable works, standing on the 21-hectare piece of land along
Roxas Boulevard, Manila. It houses 4 theatres, a museum, a
gallery and a Philippine arts and culture library. In front is a
lagoon with fountains that is illuminated by underwater lights at
night. We can see clearly the elements that it contains. It has lines,
shape, curves, color, space, texture and value. The design for me is
unique because of the large rectangular shape for the upper
portion of it. I think that is emphasis. I don’t see a lot of those in
architectural works. Also I can see balance in this work of art. Both
sides are equally presented and does not have the sense of
lackingness.

Source: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/10_Famous_Artwo
rks_in_Public_Spaces

3. The Transfiguration

This sculpture was made by Napoleon Abueva (national artist and

the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture) in 1979 and can be
found in Eternal Garden Memorial Park. Made by brass and gold,
this religious themed work of art represents the Transfiguration of
Jesus Christ. It stands 33 feet in height, which is symbolic of the
number of years the Son of Man remained on earth and on a 12
foot pedestal representing the 12 apostles that Jesus had. We can
see that all the elements are here. For its design I can say that a
variety of principles were used. Obviously we can see a lot of
different shapes but for me what makes it unique is the
combination of the rectangular shapes used on the cloting and
curves on the body. We also have balance and unity in this
sculpture.

Source: http://www.eternalgardens.ph/our-symbol-of-excellence/

Lesther Mendoza
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5 ways on how to uyse symmetry in art

https://www.artsmartmanila.com/blog/5-practical-ways-to-use-symmetry-in-art

Balance is an even use of elements throughout a work of art. Symmetry is a

very formal type of balance consisting of a mirroring of portions of an image.
Bilateral symmetry, that is, two- sided symmetry, is the most common, in
which two halves of a work of art mirror each other, as in Perugino’s
painting, Christ Giving the Keys of the Kingdom to St. Peter. In this painting,
the symmetry gives the painting not only a sense of balance, but also a sense
of calm, stability, and formality. Notice in particular the way that the building
and arches in the background are painted to make the work symmetrical.

Just as the structures, themselves, are symmetrical in Perugino’s painting,

symmetry is also common in major works of architecture, where it lends
buildings a tone of stability and power. Classical Greek temples like the
Temple of Artemis at Corfu are rigidly symmetrical.