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Assignment: Pattern and Rhythm. A Principle of Art. M C Escher. A visual pattern is the repetition of one or more elements. Pattern Highlights Shapes and Forms. Pattern is a repetition of units or elements. I Pledge Allegiance Derek Albeck. The unit that repeats is called a MOTIF.
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Assignment:Pattern and Rhythm A Principle of Art M C Escher
Pattern is a repetition of units or elements. I Pledge Allegiance Derek Albeck
The unit that repeats is called a MOTIF • 4 motifs are present 4 times in this pattern.
A MODULE is a three dimensional(3D) motif • Each book in this sculpture is a MODULE. • The PATTERN is books. Citation Needed
This circle is a MOTIF… in this PATTERN
A Module Makes a Mobile • The pattern here is 7 black circles on the mobile. • The module is one black circle . • The black circle repeats to form a pattern Calder Seal
Rhythm is a Pattern that Shows Movement • The flow of leaves from the top of the picture to the bottom is a RHYTHM. • The module of this rhythm is one leaf, • Even though each leaf is different! M C Escher Three Worlds
Your Eyes Follow the Trail of Leaves • From small ones at the top. • To the large ones at the bottom. M C Escher Three Worlds
5 Types of Patterns and Rhythms • Random • Regular • Alternating • Flowing • Progressive
Random Pattern • Has motifs or modules which repeat in no apparent order Liz Girvan Tin Spheres
Regular Pattern • Has same motifs or modules that repeat in same spaces. Orange and Fuchsia Circle Pattern Shelby Kate Schmitz
An Alternating Pattern • Has two or more different motifs that repeat regularly.
Flowing Rhythm • Has repetition of wavy lines. Bridget Riley Bild
Progressive Rhythm • Has motifs which change each time they are repeated. • The motif changes from a bird to a ship to a fish. Dutch artist, M C Escher
Student Examples • Pattern on Hand
Answer on a Separate Piece of Paper10 Questions: • Title your paper: Pattern. • Add your name and period number.
Question 1 • Pattern and rhythm is a (fill in the blank) of Art.
Question 2 • A visual pattern is a (fill in the blank) of one or more elements.
Question 3 • What can pattern highlight?
Question 4 • Name one motif in this M C Escher Print called Circle Limit IV or Angels and Demons.
Question 5 • What is the module in this sculpture? Citation Needed
Question 6 • What type of pattern?
Question 7 • What type of pattern? Green and Blue Star Circle Pattern Shelby Kate Schmitz
Question 8 • What type of pattern? M C Escher Sky
Question 9 • What type of pattern?
Question 10 • What type of pattern? Ribbons Metal Wallet Kyle Design - Designs by Kyle