Section outline

  • Learning Intention

    Action: To Do

    Success Criteria

    We are investigating and researching the way mathematical concepts such as symmetry can be used in cultural artworks


    Maori culture uses mathematical concepts a lot in their kowhaiwhai patterns


    The carved figures or pou are also often quite symmetrical in their features.



    • Whakamana


    Investigate a variety of images and look for symmetrical patterns.


    Practise drawing symmetrical patterns


    Imagine what the head of a Maori God would look like and practise drawing it, making sure that the facial features are symmetrical

    Your Visual Art diary should have examples of symmetrical patterns from other cultures…. Try to find at least three cultures with patterned art that shows symmetry being used


    Imagine one of the Maori Gods.  Draw a picture of their face and make sure that the features on the face are symmetrical.


    Free drawing…. At the BACK of your book draw whatever you like.