A2.11

Symmetry

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  1. A2.11.1Mirror-symmetric figures are recognized faster than rotationally symmetric ones
  2. A2.11.2Symmetry is processed as an early, global property rather than compared point by point
  3. A2.11.3Symmetry in a layout suggests balance and formality; broken symmetry suggests movement and emphasis
  4. A2.11.4Local symmetry can be perceived on its own within an otherwise asymmetric layout
  5. A2.11.5Over-symmetry can mask genuine differences in importance