radial

(adjective)

Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge into, a common center

Related Terms

  • symmetry
  • asymmetry
  • Foreshortening
  • Projection

(adjective)

Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to, a common center.

Related Terms

  • symmetry
  • asymmetry
  • Foreshortening
  • Projection

Examples of radial in the following topics:

  • Compositional Balance

    • The three most common types of compositional balance are symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.
    • Radial balance refers to circular elements in compositions.
    • The name "radial" or "radius" comes from Latin radius, meaning "ray" but also the spoke of a circular chariot wheel.
    • The three common types of balance are symmetric, asymmetric, and radial.
  • Neolithic Monuments

    • The carvings are separated into 10 categories consisting of curvilinear forms like circles, spirals, arcs, serpentiforms and dot-in-circles as well as rectilinear examples such as chevrons, lozenges, radials, parallel lines and offsets.
  • Geometric Symbolism

    • Derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "circle," the basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point, exhibiting radial balance.
  • Distortions of Space and Foreshortening

    • Radial distortion can usually be classified as one of two main types: barrel distortion and pincushion distortion.
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