Pattern/Repetition

Repetition/Pattern

Repetition

• Principle of Design

• Def: The repetition of Elements of Art.

• An element can repeat once or multiple times to create RHYTHM or PATTERN.

• Can help UNIFY and artwork by repeating LINES, SHAPES, COLORS or other ELEMENTS OF ART.

Multiple Choice

Repetition is which of the following?

• An Element of Art

• A Principle of Design

• Art

• Pattern

Pattern

• Def: When Elements repeat in a PREDICTABLE way.

• Increases visual interest.

Types of patterns (6 types)

• Meander

• Fractal

• Spiral

• Mosaic

• Symmetrical

• Wave

Meander

long continuous pattern that folds back or comes back to itself. Back to the beginning.

Fractal

shapes that divide into smaller versions of themselves.

Spiral

pattern that uses round curving shapes also known as a volute.

Mosaic

small shapes that make up a larger image.

Symmetrical

shapes that repeat the same way.

Wave

regular, repeating wave or ripple pattern.

Recap

• Repetition/pattern is a Principle of Design.

• Repetition can create UNITY and Rhythm.

• Repetition can be a random repetition of the Elements of Art.

• When ELEMENTS repeat in a PREDICTABLE way it creates a PATTERN.