PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND APPLICATION

Lesson 7: Definition of Motifs, Pattern and Design

Pattern

A pattern is composed of the unit or series of units, repeated according to some definite method so that the entire surface of any given area is decoratively covered. Pattern is made up of the arrangement of motifs (Fig. 7.3).

Types of pattern

1. Formal – showing a regular methodical representation of the motif (Fig.7.4).
   
   
2. Informal
   
   
3. Suggestions for good pattern arrangement