A1 noun Neutro

balance

/ˈbæləns/

Balance is how different parts of an artwork are arranged so that they look equal or stable. It means that the visual weight is spread out so the work does not feel lopsided.

Exemplos

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The painter used bright colors on both sides to create a nice balance.

The artist placed strong colors equally to make the picture look stable.

2

The composition exhibits a perfect balance between traditional and modern styles.

The arrangement shows an equal mix of old and new artistic methods.

3

I like the balance of this drawing; it's not too busy.

The drawing feels good because it is not filled with too many things.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
balance
Verb
balance
Advérbio
balancedly
Adjetivo
balanced
Relacionado
balancer
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Dica de memorização

Think of a seesaw or a scale. If both sides have the same weight, they are in balance. In a painting, colors and shapes are the 'weights'.

Quiz rápido

The artist achieved a great ______ by putting a large blue circle next to several small yellow squares.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: balance

Exemplos

1

The painter used bright colors on both sides to create a nice balance.

everyday

The artist placed strong colors equally to make the picture look stable.

2

The composition exhibits a perfect balance between traditional and modern styles.

formal

The arrangement shows an equal mix of old and new artistic methods.

3

I like the balance of this drawing; it's not too busy.

informal

The drawing feels good because it is not filled with too many things.

4

Symmetrical balance is often found in the architecture of ancient temples.

academic

Equal parts on both sides are common in the design of very old religious buildings.

5

We need to maintain a visual balance in the company logo design.

business

The business symbol must look equal and professional in its layout.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
balance
Verb
balance
Advérbio
balancedly
Adjetivo
balanced
Relacionado
balancer

Colocações comuns

visual balance the way a picture looks stable
perfect balance when everything is exactly equal
achieve balance to succeed in making something look stable
keep balance to stay steady
strike a balance to find a middle point between two things

Frases Comuns

lose one's balance

to fall over because you are not steady

on balance

after thinking about all the facts

off balance

in a position where you might fall

Frequentemente confundido com

balance vs scale

Scale refers to the size of an object, while balance refers to how weight or elements are distributed.

balance vs symmetry

Symmetry is a specific type of balance where both sides are identical; balance can be achieved even if sides are different.

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Notas de uso

In art, we talk about balance to describe if a painting feels 'heavy' on one side or if it feels comfortable to look at. You can have symmetrical balance (mirror image) or asymmetrical balance (different things that still feel equal).

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'make balance' instead of 'achieve balance' or 'create balance'. Also, do not confuse the noun 'balance' with the verb 'to balance'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a seesaw or a scale. If both sides have the same weight, they are in balance. In a painting, colors and shapes are the 'weights'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old French word 'balance', which comes from the Latin 'bilanx', meaning 'having two scales'.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun when talking about the general concept countable noun when referring to a specific state or a weighing tool plural form is 'balances'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, balance in art and life is associated with peace, health, and beauty, such as the concept of Yin and Yang.

Quiz rápido

The artist achieved a great ______ by putting a large blue circle next to several small yellow squares.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: balance

Mais palavras de art

painting

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A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.

sculpture

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A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.

sketch

A1

A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.

portrait

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A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.

landscape

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A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.

still life

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A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.

cubism

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Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.

surrealism

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Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.

contemporary art

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Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.

easel

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An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.

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