In which condition will shape balance be better?

Balancing one large shape with several small shapes

Balance in a composition means distributing visual weight so that one part does not dominate without purpose. A large shape carries considerable visual weight, but several smaller shapes can balance it when they are placed thoughtfully. Their number, distance, colour, contrast, and position all influence the result. Balance may be symmetrical or asymmetrical; it does not require identical forms on both sides.

Option A is correct because a large shape can be balanced by several smaller shapes arranged with care. Keeping all heavy shapes on one side usually makes the composition feel unstable. Random scattering does not guarantee balance, and removing the main shape avoids rather than solves the design problem. The essential idea is that size and placement work together to distribute visual weight.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.