Symmetry & Patternsgeneral
Mirror-like balance or repeating patterns that create calm, formal, striking compositions.
Where the rule of thirds favors off-center tension, symmetry does the opposite — centering a reflection, a corridor, or a repeating pattern for a deliberate, formal feel. Reflections in water or glass are a classic source. Break the pattern with one odd element to create a focal point.
Use this when
- Reflections, architecture: center the axis of symmetry
Common mistake: A symmetrical frame that's slightly off — crooked symmetry looks worse than none.