PatternA Principle of Design

Characteristics of Pattern:

Patterns always repeat.Patterns help predict the future (they are predictable themselves. You can find them anywhere.Some are loose and other patterns are tight. Can be made with all the

elements.

Examples of Patterns in the Room.

The ceiling.The floor.The bricks in the wall.Your clothingThe tables and chairs. The book shelves

How many times must something repeat for it to be considered a Pattern?

*A similar principle to Pattern is Rhythm.

Patterns in Painting.

Do you see any patterns?In the background?In the portrait?In Van Gogh’s use of color?

Patterns in Weaving

Sample of a Navajo Chief blanket.Notice the colors, and how they repeat.Any lines or shapes that repeat?

More patterns in Weaving:

This in not Native American, but just contemporary. How many types of patterns to you see?Which elements are used to create them?

Patterns in Architecture

Ionic Capital of the columns of this ancient Greek Temple. Where do you see Repetition and Pattern?

Patterns in Native American Architecture:

What about the way things are made?Do you see patterns in this native American Teepee?

Patterns in Native American Architecture: The Woodland Long house.

Patterns in Quilting

Notice the repeating colors?

What about repeating shapes?