A dish is shown that displays a peacock feather design.
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?
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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
The correct answer is radial balance and pattern.
The correct answer is movement.
Question
The usage of white lines retreating towards the top of the image creates the illusion of
(1 point)
Responses
pattern.
pattern.
emphasis.
emphasis.
balance.
balance.
movement.
Based on the description of the dish displaying a peacock feather design, the design principle evident on this dish is asymmetrical balance and pattern.
To determine which design principle is evident on the dish with the peacock feather pattern, we can analyze the characteristics of the design.
1. Texture and harmony: Texture refers to the visual or tactile quality of the design, while harmony refers to the pleasing combination of elements. In this case, the dish does exhibit texture with its intricate feather pattern, but it is not clear whether there is a sense of overall harmony in the design.
2. Asymmetrical balance and pattern: Asymmetrical balance refers to a design that is visually balanced but not symmetrical. Pattern refers to the repetition or arrangement of elements. Looking at the dish, we can observe that the placement of the peacock feathers is not aligned symmetrically, suggesting an asymmetrical balance. Additionally, the feathers are repeated in a pattern throughout the dish.
3. Radial balance and pattern: Radial balance refers to a design that is balanced around a central point or axis. In the case of the dish, it does not exhibit a central point or axis around which the design is balanced. Therefore, radial balance does not seem to be evident.
4. Symmetrical balance and harmony: Symmetrical balance refers to a design that is identical or almost identical on both sides of a central axis. Harmony, as mentioned before, refers to the pleasing combination of elements. It is clear from the design of the peacock feather pattern that it is not symmetrical, eliminating symmetrical balance as a design principle. It is also uncertain whether the design achieves overall harmony.
Based on the analysis, the most appropriate answer would be "asymmetrical balance and pattern".