Question

Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit by Paul Cézanne
Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

How did the artist create balance in this image?

• by spreading the oranges out from the top left comer to the bottom right
• by spreading the oranges out in a circular
pattern around the plate
• by spreading the oranges out across the image in a horizontal pattern
• by only including oranges in the center
near the water pitcher

Answer 1

Which answer choice

Answer 2

In "Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit" by Paul Cézanne, the artist creates balance primarily by spreading the oranges out in a circular pattern around the plate. This arrangement helps to draw the viewer's eye around the composition while maintaining equilibrium between the different elements in the painting. The placement of the fruits, combined with the positioning of the jug, contributes to a harmonious and balanced overall effect.

Answer 3

The correct answer choice for how Cézanne created balance in "Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit" is:

• by spreading the oranges out in a circular pattern around the plate.