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