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Copyright David & Cynthia Thomas, 2009

 

Applications of Symmetry in Art & Design--Directed Activity: Friezes

                                                                                    

Focus

Frieze Symmetries

Technologies

Straightedge

Background

 

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Figure 4.24: Frieze Symmetries

Tasks

Each of the objects in Figure 4.24 is characteristic of a different frieze motif.  Draw in all lines and/or points of symmetry and describe the symmetries in detail.