(3) Mirror reflection

The same operation to reflect on a mirror creates a bilateral symmetry. Most of tremendous number of animals has this symmetry. Very many plants has also this symmetry.

The mankind has long felt serious and mystic emotions and something essential in the order of shapes from such structures. Because the shapes used for a Rorschach psychology test are symmetrical, inscrutable emotions wells up, and a circle of the various fancies and imaginations are more easily extended.

 

(4) Expansion

The kinds of symmetries rapidly increase due to the "enlargement and reduction" ("Steckung") of a shape. This operation strengthen a dynamic feeling.
 
 


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Figure 287: The symmetry of mirror reflection. "Red copper - silver No. 3" by Eiko Takahashi.
Figure 288: Photograph of the symmetry of mirror reflection by Osama Inoue.
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289: Symmetry including extension operation.
Figure 290: Symmetry including extension operation.


 

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