Still Life with Milk Jug and Fruit
by Paul Cézanne
Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Question
How did the artist create balance in this image?
(1 point)
Responses
by spreading the oranges out from the top left corner to the bottom right
by spreading the oranges out from the top left corner to the bottom right
by spreading the oranges out in a circular pattern around the plate
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 spreading the oranges out across the image in a horizontal pattern
by only including oranges in the center near the water pitcher
by only including oranges in the center near the water pitcher
1 answer
The correct response is: by spreading the oranges out from the top left corner to the bottom right.
This arrangement creates a sense of balance across the composition, drawing the viewer's eye through the various elements of the painting while maintaining harmony within the overall structure.
