Symmetry and Repetition

Symmetry and Repetition:A Study of Aesthetics : 

Symmetry and Repetition:A Study of Aesthetics

Symmetry : 

Symmetry Symmetry is when objects can be divided by an axis so that the separated pieces are the same size and shape. Symmetry creates a sense of balance and normalcy.

Symmetry within Graphic Design : 

Symmetry within Graphic Design

Symmetry within Nature and the Universe : 

Symmetry within Nature and the Universe

Symmetry within Man-made Products in Hawaii : 

Symmetry within Man-made Products in Hawaii

Symmetry within Italian Culture : 

Symmetry within Italian Culture Common decorative patterns from Italy:

Repetition : 

Repetition Repetition is when elements are repeated multiple times. Repetition adds a sense of consistency and visual unity.

Repetition within Graphic Design : 

Repetition within Graphic Design

Repetition within Nature : 

Repetition within Nature

Repetition within Man-made Products in Hawaii : 

Repetition within Man-made Products in Hawaii

Repetition within Italian Culture : 

Repetition within Italian Culture Common decorative patterns from Italy:

How to Make This Pattern : 

How to Make This Pattern This example of a decorative Italian pattern is complicated and uses many different shapes that need to be manipulated several times.

Shapes Used : 

Shapes Used

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Making the Pattern

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The small pink triangle will be duplicated 3 times, and these duplicates will be rotated.

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The small pink triangle will be duplicated 3 times, and these duplicates will be rotated.

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Insert 8 crescent shapes and rotate them.

Slide 19: 

Insert a pentagon and two triangles.

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Duplicate and rotate the new yellow shape.

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Insert a square.

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Insert four triangles.

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Rotate 3 of the triangles like so.

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Rearrange the triangles.

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Group the square and four triangles, then rotate them 45 degrees.

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Voila!

Using Slide Master : 

Using Slide Master

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The End : 

The End Thanks for watching!