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When symmetrically organized
forms become so large that
they are clearly bigger than any
remaining symmetrical spaces,
their confrontation with the
format becomes very tense,
reducing the composition’s
overall static quality.
Contrast in Symmetry Asymmetrical
arrangements intrinsically involve a variety
of contrasts that provoke rigorous optical
and intellectual involvement; in so doing,
they may improve the ability to differenti-
ate, catalog, and recall content ...