Radial Balance Definition

The term Radial Balance refers to any type of balance based on a circle with its design focused upon or extending from its center. A few examples of radial balance are; a star, the iris in one's eyes, and a wheel with spokes. In the context of art, there are several architectural pieces which maintain radial balance. Few examples are: Rose Window of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris, France; Borobudur Temple - one of the most magnificent Buddhist shrines in the world situated in Indonesia. Radial balance can be seen maintained in the designs in vegetable art, designs seen in a kaleidoscope, Millefiori etc.
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