Can "symmetry" regarding its following concept (being a pair, repeating, twine, ... )be an example of image schema ?
I appreciate your curiosity in exploring the relationship between symmetry and the cognitive processes involved in imagery.
To address your question, it is essential to first clarify the concept of an imagery schema. Imagery schemas refer to mental representations or frameworks that individuals use to organize and interpret sensory information, mental images, and perceptual experiences. These schemas help us make sense of the world and facilitate our understanding and recall of information.
Symmetry, on the other hand, is a characteristic of an object or a system that exhibits balanced proportions, uniformity, or congruence across its different parts. It is a fundamental concept in mathematics, art, and aesthetics. While symmetry involves visual perception and can be experienced as a perceptual phenomenon, it is not typically classified as an imagery schema.
Imagery schemas are more commonly associated with the organization and manipulation of mental images in our minds. They involve the use of spatial relationships, object properties, and sensory characteristics to create mental representations that facilitate understanding, problem-solving, and memory retrieval.
However, it is worth noting that symmetry can play a role in the formation and manipulation of mental images. For example, when we mentally rotate an object or imagine its various views, the presence of symmetry can aid in the generation and manipulation of these mental images. Symmetry can contribute to the ease and efficiency of mental transformations and can influence our perception and interpretation of visual stimuli.
While symmetry itself may not be considered an imagery schema, it can interact with cognitive processes involved in mental imagery. Further research and investigation into the specific cognitive mechanisms underlying the perception and utilization of symmetry in mental imagery could provide valuable insights into the relationship between symmetry and imagery schemas.
Dear Manoj Kumar Yadav Thank you so much for your clarifying comment. I wanted to analyze a novel which has a symmetrical base (plot, characters and so on) in related to a symmetrical work of art (mentioned in the novel) via Aarhus model by Brandt(s) and I wanted to know that if I can consider the symmetry as the relevance schema. Thank you again for your help.