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Visual Analysis - Compositional Principles: Balance

Balance in art refers to the visual equilibrium of elements within a composition. Symmetrical balance uses mirrored elem

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Period 1Period 1: Antiquity to Medieval

Period 2Period 2: Renaissance to Mannerism

Period 3Period 3: Baroque to Romantic

Period 4Period 4: Modern (c.1860–c.1960)

Period 4-5Periods 4–5: Cross-Period Studies

Period 5Period 5: Contemporary (c.1960–present)

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Period C3Component 3: Rebellion and Revival

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