Pattern and Textiles

What is pattern?

• A three-dimensional object with volume of height, width and depth.

• A flat area surrounded by edges or an outline, that can be geometric and organic.

• A design in which lines, shapes, forms or colours are repeated.

• The perspective (distance between and around) and proportion (size) between shapes and objects.

Where do we see pattern?

• Nature

• Maths and Science

• Art and Design

• Music

What is a motif?

The "teardrop shape" motif in paisley print is called a...?

• Butan

• Buta

• Beta

• Botta

If a pattern is described as being unpredictable, what term do I use to define this?

Which of these best describes why we use pattern?

• Satisfying, exciting, interesting

• Complex, detailed, busy

• Simple, easy, mathematical

Which artist created the repeat pattern painting of Marilyn Monroe?

• Pablo Picasso

• Banksy

• Van Gogh

• Andy Warhol

Have a look at this painting "Day and Night" by M.C. Escher. Can you remember what the technique used here is called?

What type of pattern is this?

• Regular

• Irregular

What shapes can you see being repeated here?