The Art of Decorative Patterns

What is a motif in art?

• A type of paint used in art

• A tool for creating textures

• A repeated sequence of music

• An element or theme in an image

Which of the following are motifs in art? (choose 2 answers)

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What distinguishes a pattern from a motif?

• Patterns involve repetition

• Patterns are never repeated

• Pattern is just a simple thing

• Patterns used for storytelling

What is the definition of a pattern in art?

• A one-time brushstroke

• A color wheel used by artists

• A random assortment of shapes

• A repeated set of visual elements

Which of the following best describes a floral pattern?

• Uses animal shapes

• Uses human figures

• Features flowers and plant

• Is only used in architecture

What are Ditsy floral patterns?

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What defines Fauna patterns in art?

• Use of trees and rivers

• black-and-white tones

• Abstract color theory

• Animal imagery

Which of the following is NOT a style of fauna pattern?

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Figurative patterns depict what type of subjects?

• Geometrical shapes

• plant-based imagery

• Unrecognizable designs

• identifiable figures or scenes

Which of these would be an example of a figurative pattern?

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