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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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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 Present: Home, Office
3 BASIC TYPES OF SYMMETRY Reflection Rotation Translation
REFLECTION:REFLECTION Mirror Effect of Equivalent Elements Examples: Human face, butterfly, cathedral
Can occur at any angle or frequency as long as there is a common center
Translation Can occur in any direction, over any distance as long as the basic orientation of the element remains the same
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
So What?Aesthetic appeal Conveys balance, harmony, stabilitySimple: Recall and recognitionInterestingness