Pattern Art

It is useful to unpack a basic understanding of the term “pattern” before we delve into its variations and uses within the art sphere. The term “pattern” broadly refers to a repetitive decorative design. Its function is usually attributed to the field of design where patterns are used as either guides or decorative elements to an artwork or design.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF PATTERNS IN ARTWORKS

Natural patterns, as you may guess from the title, occur naturally and are commonly found in nature itself. This can include natural shapes found on seashells, leaves, flowers, snowflakes.

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The idea behind man-made patterns stems from the idea of perfectionism and the so-called inherent trait of achieving order via man-made patterns.

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Irregular patterns present themselves to us when our minds are faced with interpreting a pattern that does not seem to follow through on its initial “promised perfect state”.

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SOME FAMOUS ARTWORKS THAT EMPHASIZE PATTERN

La Belle Iseult (1858) by William Morris

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Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer 1 (1903 – 1907) by Gustav Klimt

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Boogie Woogie (1942 – 1943) by Piet Mondrian

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Birds and Fishes (1960) by M. C. Escher

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Plans, Elevations, and Details of the Alhambra (1834/1837) by Owen Jones No. 62. A.A.A. (1962) by Yayoi Kusama Six Prayers (1965 – 1966) by Anni Albers Marilyn (1967) by Andy Warhol Rowan Leaves Laid Around Hole (1987) by Andrew Goldsworthy

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