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The Symmetry of Gardens

Delve into the ancient origins and modern interpretations of symmetrical gardens in this insightful journey through civilizations like Egypt, Persia, and Sri Lanka. Explore the structured layouts, mirror symmetries, and famous examples of formal gardens that embody order, transparency, and beauty. Discover how symmetry influences our perception of space, color, and cultural influences, shaping the future of garden design.

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The Symmetry of Gardens

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  1. The Symmetry of Gardens Ben Satzman CS 39

  2. Background • First civilizations and aesthetic gardens • Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings • Persian gardens • Sri Lankan water gardens (east-west axis)

  3. Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings Basic mirror symmetry

  4. Ancient Persian gardens More mirror symmetry Mainly with rectangles

  5. Ancient Sri Lanka Water Garden (14th century)

  6. Formal Gardens • Type of garden with clear structure, geometric shapes and in most cases a symmetrical layout • Axial and symmetrical arrangement of pathways and beds • Established order + Transperency • Low box hedges/Flower borders

  7. -Multiple mirror planes (D4) -Most basic deisgn

  8. Many mirror planes (D8) + Rotational symmetry

  9. Famous Examples + Similarities • Het Loo Palace, Apeldoorn, Netherlands • Orangery, Garden of Versailles, France • Hampton Court Palace, Molesey, UK • Vatican Garden, Italy • Relationship between space and color

  10. Het Loo Palace, Apeldoorn, Netherlands (1686) Hubcap? Multiple symmetrical gardens laid out

  11. Orangery, Garden of Versailles, France (1682) -Mirror symmetry -Symmetrical Designs, not just layout -Negative Space + color

  12. Hampton Court Palace, Molesey, UK (1514) -Extravagance -Circular fountain centerpiece -Visual axes + eye-catching elements

  13. Vatican Garden, Italy (1279) -Much Italian history + Pope Nicholas III -Remade in 16th century + Pope Julius II

  14. Modern Symmetrical Gardens New symmetrical perspectives Half turn symmetry Less Rounded shapes + more flat designs

  15. Leading axes remain Plain designs + mirror symmetry with rectangles

  16. Wrap Up • More than just beauty • Speaks to culture + influences of the world • Future of gardens • Influence of symmetry on our lived experience

  17. Thank You!

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