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"An appreciation for asymmetrical balance is considered by many to demonstrate a capacity for higher-order thinking."

"Whether creating a static or dynamic composition, an artist usually seeks to achieve balance. Balance is inherent in a symmetrical composition, but asymmetrical compositions can be either balanced or unbalanced. Consequently, asymmetry tends to require a more complex and sophisticated understanding of wholeness."

Taken from 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School