How Large an Artwork Should Be?

Although art is subjective, proportion and scale still matter for overall balance.

A small piece on a large wall can feel lost, while oversized piece in a small room can be overpowering.

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So here is the secret used by designers. Your art should take up 2/3rd of the available wall space.

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If a large artwork is expensive you can group smaller artworks to achieve the scale.

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