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Symmetry: Exploring Balance in Nature and Art

Discover the beauty of symmetry in nature and art, from mountain reflections in water to the human body's intricate balance. Learn about the concept of symmetry and its presence in architecture worldwide. Explore famous examples like the 'Proportions of Man' by Leonardo da Vinci and the majestic Taj Mahal. How many lines of symmetry can you find?

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Symmetry: Exploring Balance in Nature and Art

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  1. Symmetry

  2. The water acts as a mirror. The mountain is reflected in it. We call this the mirror line or line of symmetry.

  3. What is symmetry? A shape has symmetry when one half of it is the mirror image of the other half.

  4. Symmetry is all around us!

  5. The 'Proportions of Man' is a famous work of art by Leonardo da Vincithat shows the symmetry of the human form. There are many examples of symmetry (and near symmetry)inside the human body e.g. the kidneys, the brain, the skull, etc.  

  6. Symmetry exists in architecture all around the world. One of the best known examples of this is the Taj Mahal

  7. How many lines of symmetry do these shapes have?

  8. Copy and complete A mirror line or line of S__________ is a line that splits something into 2 i_________ pieces.

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