What balance is created when both sides of a picture have similar shapes and colours?

Symmetrical balance

Balance in art concerns how visual weight is distributed within a picture. When the two sides contain similar shapes, colours, sizes, or arrangements, the composition feels equal on both sides. This is called symmetrical balance and is often compared with a mirror image. It can create a sense of order, stability, calmness, and formality in a work of art.

The question describes similar shapes and colours on both sides, so the visual weight is balanced in a matching way. That directly identifies symmetrical balance, making option A correct. Asymmetrical balance uses different elements that still achieve visual stability. Visual texture describes surface appearance, while hue means a colour family, so neither is a type of matching side-to-side balance.

This is a Class 10 Art Education question. Chapter: Fundamentals of Visual Arts. Topic: Elements of Art.