Week 13: Visual Techniques

Transparency & Asymmetry


Symmetry, Randomness, Complexity



These images achieve balance in two ways: asymmetrically and symmetrically. The image on the left displays a butterfly in the right hand corner while the image on the right displays the bottle in the center.

The image on the left also displays transparency because the background can be seen through the butterfly.

The image on the right uses a random technique. The background shows a planned disorganization. It also displays complexity since it is comprised of many elemental units.

In my opinion, both images are opposites. The image on the left could be considered subtle next to the image on the right, which is bold and achieves optimum visibility.