Symmetrical
Examples: When folded in half vertically, the two halves of the page are equal or mirror images.
Also Known As: symmetric balance
Common Misspellings: symetrical
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Definition: Symmetrical balance is seen in perfectly centered compositions or those with mirror images. In a design with only two elements they would be almost identical or have nearly the same visual mass.
Related Terms
• Balance
• Asymmetrical
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