Design Thinking:. Symmetry. Today we will learn how symmetry is used in design. Today we will: •Have a lesson •View a demonstration •Create a design using what we learn. Part 1: Symmetry in math and in the world around us Part 2:Using symmetry in design - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Design Thinking:
Symmetry
Today we will learn how symmetry is used in design.
Today we will:• Have a lesson• View a demonstration• Create a design using what we learn.
Part 1: Symmetry in math and in the world around us
Part 2: Using symmetry in design
Part 3: Using symmetry to create an Alpana
In math you have learned about geometric figures that have symmetry:
In math you have learned about geometric figures that have symmetry:
If you can reflect (or flip) a figure over a line and the figure appears unchanged, then the figure has symmetry.
Two examples of figures with geometric symmetry:
How did people first become aware of symmetry?
How did people first become aware of symmetry?
By observing themselves and the world around them.
By observing their bodies…
By observing the ocean…
By observing insects…
Ladybug:my favorite!
By observing plants…
…and by observing animals.
Part 1: Symmetry in math and in the world around us.
Part 2: Using symmetry in design.
Part 3: Using symmetry to create an Alpana.
How do designers use symmetry?
Symmetry is all around us!
Symmetry is all around us!
Symmetry is all around us!
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Designers use symmetry to create furniture.
Designers use symmetry to create furniture.
Designers use symmetry to create fabrics and clothing.
Architects use symmetry to create buildings.
2550 BC: Construction of the great pyramids of Egypt
Taj Mahal, built in India, about 350 years ago
Architects and engineers use symmetry to create bridges.
Graphic designers use symmetry to create logos.
Graphic designers use symmetry to create logos.
Graphic designers use symmetry to create logos.
Part 1: Symmetry in math and in the world around us.
Part 2: Using symmetry in design.
Part 3: Using symmetry to create an Alpana.
Alpana is an ancient form of folk art from India.
when constructing an Alpana.when constructing an Alpana.
When constructing an Alpana the artist begins by creating a dot pattern.
The dot pattern is used as a guide for making an outline.
A traditional Alpana is
made from rice flour
rubbed or sprinkled
on the ground or
floor.
Alpana are often made outside near the entrance of a home to welcome visitors on holidays or special occasions.
Alpana are a temporary
form of art.
They can be blown away
by the wind or washed away
by the rain.
Ants, birds and other
small animals
often eat the rice
flour.
Alpana are also called Rangoli, Kolam, and Madana.
Artists often use symmetry
when creating
the design of an
Alpana.
Some scholars
believe this art form is
5,000 years old.
Alpana originated in ancient India
and has been passed
down from generation to
generation.
Some scholars believe this ancient art form is 5,000 years old.