Shelter Masthead
Symmetry
(the book)

Symmetry Online

Mirror Symmetry

The Human Body

Forward Motion:
Bilateral Symmetry

Imperfect Bilateral
Symmetry

Vertical Motion:
Cylindrical Symmetry

Spherical Symmetry

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Imperfect Bilateral Symmetry

Of course, the bilateral symmetry of vehicles is not perfect. This BMW, for example, has a mirror only on the driver’s side, which destroys what would otherwise be perfect bilateral symmetry. Nowadays most cars have mirrors on both sides and with this arrangement look more symmetrical. Here symmetry was achieved by reflecting the driver’s side of the car. If we reflect the other side, there will be no mirror and, although this car is just as symmetrical as the one with two mirrors, it will not comply with motor vehicle codes.


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