MATH 7210 : Foundations of Geometry
II
University of Georgia, Spring
2001
Dr. McCrory, Instructor
Cylindrical Symmetry
In cylindrical symmetry, there is only one
axis of rotation, and it is always vertical. Cylindrical symmetry
is commonly found in towers, columns, and domes.
Resource: Williams, Kim (1998). Symmetry
in Architecture. (http://turing.mi.ssau.ac.yu/vismath/kim/)
Example 1: United States Capitol Building
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architect: Thornton-Latrobe-Bulfinch
Building Type: National government center
Symmetry: Cylindrical symmetry exists in both
the dome and the columns.
Resource: GreatBuildings.com (http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/United_States_Capitol.html)
Example 2: Saint Paul's Cathedral
Location: London, England
Architect: Sir Christopher Wren
Building Type: Church
Symmetry: Cylindrical symmetry exists in both
the domes and the columns.
Resource: GreatBuildings.com (http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Saint_Pauls_Cathedral.html)
Example 3: Tempietto of San Pietro
Location: Montorio, Rome, Italy
Architect: Donato Bramante
Building Type: Martyrium
Symmetry: Cylindrical symmetry exists in both
the martyrium and its columns.
Resource: GreatBuildings.com (http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/Tempietto_of_San_Pietro.html)
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