Background

The part of a design that appears to be farthest from the viewer and behind the objects of interest. Can be a solid color, texture, random objects, or another pattern (patterned ground). Also called ground. Opposite of foreground.

Example(s) of Background

An example of a design with a patterned background

A design with a patterned background created with Artlandia SymmetryWorks.

See also:
	Meller and Elffers, 1991 »
	Phillips and Bunce, 1993 »
•	Creating repeat patterns »
•	More solutions for pattern design »
•	Learn SymmetryWorks by example! Interactive pattern(s) on this page are currently included with the purchase of Artlandia SymmetryWorks as a FREE bonus pack »

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