Therefore, the information provided in this resource for each photograph should be regarded as a starting point for discussion and not as a conclusive interpretation. There is no one correct answer when interpreting works of art. We encourage you to carefully examine photographs to develop your skills for analyzing photographs and to explore your own personal interpretations. The following words are the basic vocabulary used in describing photographs. The words here will allow you to think about how visual elements combine within a photograph to create a composition.
Symmetrical balance distributes visual elements evenly in an image.
Asymmetrical balance is found when visual elements are not evenly distributed in an image.