Form: Balance The art of perfect balance You have chosen the most symmetrical, clearly balanced image. Paul Booker The disk is an equal distance from each side of the square and from its four corners. This type of symmetry — called radial symmetry — provides a strong sense of focus and movement around the center point. A well-known example of radial symmetry is the "rose" stained glass windows in Gothic cathedrals. Paul Booker's modern version of a rose window (shown at right) demonstrates the presence and power of radial symmetry. Radiant imagery Here are some other works available from NextMonet that demonstrate this type of strong, central compositional balance. Click on either image to find out more about it. David Nester Anne Siems Next: Proportion