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LOCAL SYMMETRY

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   LOCAL SYMMETRY Symmetry is in many ways the most important property in cities, and in living structures too. There are many kinds of symmetries — bilateral (like our two hands), radial (like the irises of our eyes), and so on. There are also many compound symmetries, like our eyes (each of which is radial while both are bilateral). But breaks in symmetry are also very important, as we are learning from many fields today, notably physics. A relentless form of symmetry that does not break when adaptive conditions require it is oppressive, and usually indicates a faulty process of generation. (Including a designer who has become megalomaniacal with their design, as can be seen in, say, the vast, overly-symmetrical palaces of some despots.) A more benign form of symmetry can be seen occurring spontaneously in many places — exquisitely symmetrical at local and human scales, but interrupted at larger scales, especially when topography or other conditions prompt an adaptive shift....
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 SYMMETRY IN ARCHITECTURE - ROTAIONAL AND REFLECTIONAL  In rotational and reflectional symmetry, there is a central point that is the center of rotation and the point of intersection of the reflection mirrors. This symmetry type is comparable to dihedral wheel patterns but can be either 2-D or 3-D. 1. Pentagon Symmetry:  The center is the building in the middle of the courtyard, and the mirrors each contain a vertex. The Pentagon is comparable to a D5 or (*5) wheel pattern. Resource:  Blackwell, William (1984).  Geometry in Architecture . pg. 51. 2.City of Granmichele Symmetry:  The center of this seemingly D6 or (*6) wheel pattern is the middle of the city. Three mirrors are the roads that run through the center of the city. The other three mirrors contain opposite vertices of the visibile hexagon. Resource:  Blackwell, William (1984).  Geometry in Architecture . pg. 27.  3. St. Peter's Basillica     Symmetry:  The center of t...
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ART OF MUSIC IN EDUCATION Music is the art of arranging sounds in time to produce a composition through the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre.  It is one of the cultural universal aspects of all human societies. General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound). Different styles or types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and pieces that combine singing and instruments. The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "(art) of the Muses")  Etymology  Th...
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 THE STARRY NIGHT THE ABOVE ART WORK OF VINCENT VAN GOGH 1889 This oil-on-canvas painting is dominating by a night sky roiling with chromatic blue swirl , a glowing yellow crescent moon which shows the waning gibbous stage of moon  and also a Venus .  The dramatic swirling pattern of the sky is dominating the canvas. Which looks like a spiral nebula or a galaxies , some studies claims that swirling sky is radiating stars, demonstrating illuminance with scaling — similar to that the mathematical theory of physical turbulence with time of psychological turbulence for van Gogh . As he was facing emotional crises it seems that the sky is painted wet on wet executed quickly and confidently. The vertical cypresses an steeples counteract the horizontal of the town and stabilize the diagonal of the tumbling mountain range , town is still emphasizing the dramatic action everywhere else . The hills are over rolling the cypresses flicker like flames and the sky is spectacular motion...
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AECHITECTURAL RELIES HEAVILY ON SYMMETRY

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The Art of Symmetry in Architecture Symmetry occurs when there is congruence in dimensions, due proportions and arrangement. It provides a sense of harmony and balance. In Mathematics, symmetry can be explained as an object that is invariant through any geometric transformation such as reflection, rotation or scaling. Mathematical symmetry can also be explained as the passage of time, a spatial relationship and an aesthetic element found within abstract objects, theoretic models, language, music and even knowledge itself. Symmetry can be seen from three main viewpoints – mathematics; especially geometry, science; nature and in the arts encompassing architecture, art and music.  Symmetry is the direct opposite of asymmetry. Louvre Museum in Paris, France Symmetry seeps into every facet of architecture. It is present everywhere, from ancient landmarks such as the Pantheon in Rome and New York City’s Empire State Building, through the blueprints of individual floor plans and righ...
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