The Photos From This Symmetrical Instagram Account Are Super Satisfying
by N/A, 8 years ago |
1 min read
Symmetry is often considered a central factor in the objective beauty of architecture, art, landscapes, and facial features and these examples are no different.
For most people, symmetry is amazingly soothing.
It's balanced and easy to look at.
There are plenty of theories as to why symmetry is so satisfying:
Some theorize our minds are drawn to the familiarity since it's easier to process and understand.
And as Leonardo da Vinci's famous sketch demonstrated, it also reflects the symmetry of our own human bodies.
But no matter what the reason, the Instagram 'Symmetrical Monsters' has capitalized on the attraction.
The account has posted nearly 800 beautiful photos over the last 8 months.
And they've amassed a huge 74.7K followers.
While the account itself was started and is managed by one artist,
The content is user submitted through the hashtag #symmetricalmonsters
So the photos hail from all over the world from Singapore and Sweden to the US and China.
For more picturesque symmetry, check out the Instagram account.
And submit your own satisfyingly symmetrical images for a chance to be featured!
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