A theory of pure design

by Denman Waldo Ross

Fig. 19

In this case the series which lies on the diagonal up-left-down-right is the more easily followed. It is possible in this way, by means of shorter intervals, to keep the eye on certain lines. The applications of this principle are very interesting.

26. In each position, as indicated by a point in these arrangements, may be placed a composition of dots, lines, outlines, or areas. The dots indicate positions in which any of the possibilities of design may be developed. They are points from which all things may emerge and become visible.

THE ORDER OF BALANCE

IN POSITIONS: DIRECTIONS, DISTANCES, AND INTERVALS

27. Directions balance when they are opposite.

Fig. 20

The opposite directions, right and left, balance on the point from which they are taken.

28. Equal distances in opposite directions balance on the point from which the directions are taken.