Fig. 167
The Ellipse is another example of Measure and Shape-Balance on a center. In this attitude it is also an illustration of Symmetry.
Fig. 168
In this case we still have balance but no symmetry. The attitude suggests movement. We cannot help feeling that the figure is falling down to the left. A repetition at equal intervals would give us Rhythm.
Fig. 169
In this case we have an outline produced by the single inversion of a line in which there is the repetition of a certain motive in a gradation of measures. That gives Shape-Harmony without Measure-Harmony. This is a case of Symmetrical Balance. It is also a case of rhythmic movement upward. The movement is mainly due to convergences.
Fig. 170