Symmetry With Cathy Hicks In Lower School Art At Maclay School

Think Cathy nailed this lesson on symmetry. She had students draw 1/2 of animal face.

What is Symmetry?

Symmetrical balance refers to balance that is achieved by arranging elements on either side of the center of a composition in an equally weighted manner. Symmetrical balance can be thought of as 50/50 balance or like a mirror image.

Supplies:

Reference sheets of animals

Marker (black)

9x12 white paper

Crayons

Other Art Education Blogs / Lessons on Symmetry:

https://artprojectsforkids.org/category/view-by-theme/symmetry/

http://mrsbrownart.com/4th.htm

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/genia-connell/math-meets-art-symmetry-self-portraits/

Great resource for art symmetry templates:

http://www.instantdisplay.co.uk/springpage.htm

http://luntiks.com/kids-drawing-painting/coloring-for-kids-complete-drawing-the-halves-to-make-funny-animals-410.html

Check out this site for lots of information on Symmetry:

https://artclasscurator.com/artworks-that-show-balance/

Why do we like symmetry in art? Take a looksy here:

https://www.pencilkings.com/symmetry-in-art/

Yet, again...thanks for letting me share Cathy! I can't wait to get these students in my middle school art class!