This gallery will contain many medieval depictions as well as many other forms of art, such as Classical, sculptures, Egyptian, Renaissance works.
The Madonna and Child Enthroned with Four Angels, Giovanni Martino Spanzotti, 1475 - 1480, From the collection of: Palazzo Madama
To start, this medieval depiction of holy figures ties in with the theme of Symmetry due to it's usage of an angel, holding balance, on either side of the Madonna and Child.
Wedding Supper, Martin van Meytens, 1763, From the collection of: Schönbrunn Palace
The 'Wedding Supper', another example of symmetry. This piece holds a symmetrical balance as there are banners, people, and two bands playing on either side of the painting.
The Fortune-telling, Julio Romero de Torres, 1922, From the collection of: Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Though this piece is less obvious, it is also symmetrical. As there are two young woman sitting on either side of the painting there are also buildings. The usage of color balances out the contrast of either side.
Piedra del Sol, unknown, 1250/1500, From the collection of: Museo Nacional de Antropología, México
This ancient stone depicts no doubt another form of symmetry, though each side has different pictographs they all follow balance and barely hold any contrast to the opposite side.
Mummy coffin of Djedmontefanch, From the collection of: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Egyptian work is extremely fascinating in my own opinion. The work of their labors detailed in such a way as they are. The idealistic identity of a Pharaoh no doubt symmetrical. Continuing balance to please the eye.
Altarpiece of Saint Vincent, Bernat Martorell, Circa 1438-1440, From the collection of: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Barcelona
This medieval painting is in symmetrical balance, having scenes of a holy story taking place in two panels to either side of the saint in the center as well as the five below in balance with either one.
Triptych, Georgios Klontzas, 1580 - 1600, From the collection of: Monastery of St. John the Theologian, Patmos, Greece
Another depiction of medieval work, this contains symmetrical balance with itself as it is the same shaped, no doubt a second view of the same building presented.
Untitled, Os Gêmeos, 2010, From the collection of: Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo - MAM São Paulo
This abstract piece contains large objects of psychedelic imagery on either side, as well as many other objects keeping unison with the one-another.
Mother of God, Joy of Those Who Suffer icon, Unknown, 19th century, From the collection of: Maryhill Museum of Art
There is symmetry and balance in every place of this image, having equal portions of saints on either side of Mother of God, as well as the framing.
St. Nicholas of Mozhaisk icon, Gregory Trephonov Pavlikov, 1906, From the collection of: Maryhill Museum of Art
As with other medieval works there are equal portions of saints and balance on either side of the focal point within this painting. Though there are other objects on either side the weight of colors balances the image.
Haida Totems, Cha-atl, Queen Charlotte Island, Emily Carr, 1912, From the collection of: Royal BC Museum
The three totem poles behind the small shack brings symmetry to this landscape, a totem pole on either side of the middle pole; dividing the image but giving it unison.
Fisherman in the Lagoon, Guglielmo Ciardi, 1880/1885, From the collection of: Fondazione Cariplo
The man within the center of the image divides it, whereas the boats on his left and right add proportion and symmetry to the landscape piece. though the boats on the right are small they are in symmetry.
Audience chair, Unknown, late 19th century - early 20th century, From the collection of: Maryhill Museum of Art
The imagery depicted on this chair and the design of said chair is completely symmetrical. Continuing with the theme of Symmetry and balance of this gallery.
Clock, Ridel à Paris, End of 18th century, From the collection of: Schönbrunn Palace
This clock holds golden depictions of figures on the pedestal of the clock itself, a figure to either side with golden adornments along the pedestal as well as golden lions atop the spires.
Cabinet designed for 14 Kingsborough Gardens, Glasgow, house of Mrs. Robert J. Rowat White, Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (Scottish, 1868 - 1928) made
by Francis Smith and Son, Designed and made in 1902, From the collection of: Royal Ontario Museum
This cabinet is a craft of hard labor and symmetry. Both cabinets of either side of the cabinet itself as well as two on the front, to small alcoves on the bottom.
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Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Fondazione Cariplo
Schönbrunn Palace
Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Royal BC Museum
Maryhill Museum of Art
Royal Ontario Museum
Monastery of St. John the Theologian, Patmos, Greece
Palazzo Madama
Museo Nacional de Antropología, México
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Barcelona
Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo - MAM São Paulo