Vertical Balance: The top and bottom parts are equal.

• A. Horizontal Balance
• B. Vertical Balance
• C. Radial Balance
• D. Rhythm

Answer: (B)

Vertical balance is about distributing visual weight so the top and bottom parts of a composition feel equally weighted. When elements above a horizontal dividing line have similar mass and emphasis as those below, the design reads as stable along the vertical direction. This is different from horizontal balance, which concerns equal weight left and right around a vertical axis; radial balance centers around a focal point with elements radiating outward; and rhythm deals with repetition and progression of elements to create movement. So the idea that the top and bottom parts are equal exemplifies vertical balance.