A dish is shown that displays a peacock feather design.

Question

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

Question
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
symmetrical balance and harmony

Answer 1

In the case of a dish featuring a peacock feather design, the most evident design principles are radial balance and pattern. The peacock feather design typically radiates from a central point, creating a sense of symmetry and balance around that point. Therefore, the correct response would be:

radial balance and pattern