1. What do you think radial balance means?

2. What does the word balance mean to you?
What does the word radial mean to you?

4. Radial Balance
in Nature

5. Radial Balance in Art

6. Characteristics of Radial Balance:
Strong central focal point
Designs/shapes radiate outward from center point
Each “wedge” is the same in design and color as the others

7. Different Kinds of Balance
Symmetrical Asymmetrical Radial

8. Exemplary (4)
Artwork shows a clear, sophisticated understanding of radial balance where the elements of art (shape, color, line, etc.) radiate from a central point in a circular pattern. 4

9. Proficient (3)
Artwork shows an understanding of radial balance where most of the elements of art (shape, color, line, etc.) radiate from a central point in a circular pattern. 3

10. Nearly Proficient (2)
Artwork shows some understanding of radial balance where some of the elements of art (shape, color, line, etc.) radiate from a central point and/or shows a developing circular pattern. 2

11. Emerging (1)
Artwork does not show an understanding of radial balance. All/most of the elements of art (shape, color, line, etc.) do not radiate from a central point and/or do not create a circular pattern. 1