MMW Quiz 1

Pattern

A group of numbers or objects which all the members are all related to one another by a selected rule patterns repeated from a different perspective can sometimes be molded mathematically

Math

a system of reorganizing, classifying, and exploring patterns

Symmetry

a sense of harmonious and delightful proportion

Bilateral Symmetry

can be divided into two matching or mirror-image halves along a middle line

Radial / Rotational Symmetry

A pattern is arranged around a fixed point, known as the center, cyclical or dihedral

Spiral Pattern

A curved pattern that focuses on a middle point and a series of circular shapes that revolve around it

Fractal Pattern

a curve or geometric figure, a self-similar structure where each part of which has the same scale range as the whole

Nature:

• butterfly

• shells

Man-made:

• Scissors

• Chair

Bilateral Ex.

Nature:

• eye of the storm

• flowers

Man-made:

• Bicycle wheel

• Clock

Radial / Rotational Ex.

Nature:

• Onion

• Spiral-shaped shells

• Tornado

• Eye of a storm

Man-made:

• Spiral staircase

• Coil notebook

Spiral Pattern Ex.

Nature:

• Tree

• Fern

Man-made:

• Fractal artwork

• Computer-generated fractal design

Fractal Pattern Ex.