By positioning the dark, dense image of death next to the billowing, light form representing life, Gustav Klimt's painting Death and Life demonstrates artistic use of:
A) hierarchical scale.
B) symmetrical balance.
C) unity.
D) variety.
E) asymmetrical balance.

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The placement of the two contrasting forms next to each other creates an asymmetrical balance in the composition, with the heavier and darker death form balancing out the lighter and more airy life form.

By Positioning the Dark, Dense Image of Death Next to the Billowing