sym-me-try |ˈsimitrē|Function
: nounInflected Form(s):
plural sym·me·tries- Etymology: Latin symmetria, from Greek, from symmetros symmetrical, from syn- + metron measure — more at measure
- Date: 1563
1: balanced proportions ; also : beauty of form arising from balanced proportions
2: the property of being symmetrical ; especially : correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or median plane or about a center or axis — compare bilateral symmetry , radial symmetry
3: a rigid motion of a geometric figure that determines a one-to-one mapping onto itself
4: the property of remaining invariant under certain changes (as of orientation in space, of the sign of the electric charge, of parity, or of the direction of time flow) —used of physical phenomena and of equations describing them
This image satisfies definition one and two, because it has a balance in proportions, and also indirectly creates a reflective equal through complimentary tones, and the matching pair of rain drops.
This image was taken from the inside of Gerlinger hall looking out toward the entrance. It exemplifies the true idea behind two equal halves divided by a center line or central axis.
This picture was also taken at Gerlinger hall in the South side hallway/lounge. This is one of my favorite places on campus and it achieves symmetry through its repeating series of windows and overhead lights. It is both eusthetically pleasing and blanced throughout.
This picture was also taken at Gerlinger hall in the South side hallway/lounge. This is one of my favorite places on campus and it achieves symmetry through its repeating series of windows and overhead lights. It is both eusthetically pleasing and blanced throughout.
I am not sure what the name of this small Chapel was, but it was quit stunning. We ran across it while walking up to the Castelo Alfama.
This is the Basilica da Estrela in Portugal. The building was absolutely breath taking! It was built to complete a vow to the queen in the 18th century after giving birth to an heir.
This is the Basilica Alfama in Lisbon. They were doing an Archeological dig in the middle of the court yard with Roman roads dating back to 100 AD.
