Which of the following design principles is evident on this dish?

(1 point)
Responses

texture and harmony
texture and harmony

asymmetrical balance and pattern
asymmetrical balance and pattern

radial balance and pattern
radial balance and pattern

symmetrical balance and harmony

Dish with a Peacock Feather Pattern
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Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program

1 answer

To identify which design principle is evident on the dish with a peacock feather pattern, we should consider the characteristics of the design elements involved.

  • Texture and Harmony: This involves the surface quality and how well the elements come together to create a cohesive feel.

  • Asymmetrical Balance and Pattern: Asymmetrical balance refers to a design that does not mirror on both sides but still feels balanced. Pattern refers to the repetition of elements in a design.

  • Radial Balance and Pattern: Radial balance involves elements radiating from a central point, and pattern involves the repetition of visual elements.

  • Symmetrical Balance and Harmony: Symmetrical balance is creating a mirror-image effect in the design, while harmony involves a pleasing combination of elements.

Given that a peacock feather pattern is likely to exhibit radial balance due to the way feathers typically radiate around a center point, and it also incorporates pattern through the repetition of the feather shape, the most fitting response would therefore be:

radial balance and pattern.