Radial Radial DesignDesign

&&SymmetrySymmetry

Symmetry is where one part of an image is Symmetry is where one part of an image is balanced or mirrored by the other side.balanced or mirrored by the other side.

radialradial, , radiateradiate, and, and radial balance radial balance - Radial - Radial means anything of, relating to, or arranged like means anything of, relating to, or arranged like

raysrays..

This means images which This means images which seem to start in the center seem to start in the center and move outwards in all and move outwards in all directions simultaneously.directions simultaneously.

A star, the iris around your A star, the iris around your eyes, a wheel with spokes, eyes, a wheel with spokes, and a daisy (among many and a daisy (among many other plant forms) are other plant forms) are examples of radial balance.examples of radial balance.

Nature contains an abundance of radial Nature contains an abundance of radial symmetry and balance, from plants to water symmetry and balance, from plants to water swirling down the drain.swirling down the drain.

Artists also have used symmetry in old cathedral Artists also have used symmetry in old cathedral windows….windows….

….and watermelons

As an artform, radial As an artform, radial symmetry is symmetry is

commonly found in commonly found in the works of the works of

mandalas, such as the mandalas, such as the sacred sand paintings sacred sand paintings by Tibetan monks.by Tibetan monks.

Subject: Symbolic (spiritual)Subject: Symbolic (spiritual)

These are by an artist known as Aya.These are by an artist known as Aya.

Subject: Non-Objective

The Rose Window at Notre Dame de The Rose Window at Notre Dame de Paris CathedralParis Cathedral

Do we know when Chelles was born?

Who do they think Chelles learned construction of Rose Windows from?

How big is the rose window?

No

His Uncle

1, 300 sq. ft.

Artist: Jehan de Chelles Subject: Portrait

Non-ObjectiveNon-Objective

Do you think these have personal meaning or are just designs?