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Symmetry
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Definition
A condition in which one half of a composition mirrors the other about a central axis. Symmetry conveys stability, formality, and order. It is one of the oldest compositional principles in architecture, used from Greek temples to Renaissance palaces.
Example
The Taj Mahal in Agra (1653) is bilaterally symmetrical on every level — plan, elevation, and garden — reinforcing its role as a monument of perfect order.