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What is Symmetry?

What is Symmetry?. SYMMETRY. Virtually found in all forms of nature Influenced by gravity A kind of averaging of forms Associated with beauty. SYMMETRY:. Used to convey balance, harmony and stability Simple- It makes sense. SYMMETRY:. Historic: Temple, Pyramids, Churches

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What is Symmetry?

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  1. What is Symmetry?

  2. SYMMETRY Virtually found in all forms of nature Influenced by gravity A kind of averaging of forms Associated with beauty

  3. SYMMETRY: Used to convey balance, harmony and stability Simple- It makes sense

  4. SYMMETRY: Historic: Temple, Pyramids, Churches Present: Home, Office

  5. 3 BASIC TYPES OF SYMMETRY Reflection Rotation Translation

  6. REFLECTION:REFLECTION Mirror Effect of Equivalent Elements Examples: Human face, butterfly, cathedral

  7. Can occur at any angle or frequency as long as there is a common center

  8. Translation Can occur in any direction, over any distance as long as the basic orientation of the element remains the same

  9. Review Found in nature Influenced by gravity Averaging of forms Conveys: Balance, harmony, stability Simple: easy to recognize & recall 3 Main Types: Reflection, Rotation, Translation

  10. So What?Aesthetic appeal Conveys balance, harmony, stabilitySimple: Recall and recognitionInterestingness

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