Ways to group (classify) patterns according to their
traits, such as: - symmetry (for
example, seventeen planar symmetry types)
- layout
type (diamond,
drop, gradation, grid, spot,
etc.)
-
layout
arrangement (allover,
foulard, etc.)
- pattern directions
(one-way,
two-way,
undirectional, etc.)
- motif
or subject
matter (florals,
geometrics,
paisleys,
conversationals, abstract,
plaid,
stripe, etc.; florals
can be further subdivided into roses, palmette
(botanical
or stylized), etc.;
conversationals
can be subdivided into pictorials,
figuratives,
etc.; geometrics
into line patterns,
argyle, etc.)
-
production technique used or imitated (watercolor,
airbrush,
hound's
tooth weaving, herringbone,
chevron,
satin,
picotage,
eccentrics,
batik, etc.)
-
repeating on the infinite plane or
designed to fit a specific shape
(engineered)
- purpose or
application (apparel,
home furnishing,
camouflage, etc.)
-
scale
(small-scale for
contract design
or large-scale for
home furnishing)
- target garment or accessory (rugs, bandanna,
neckwear, etc.)
- coloring (madders, khaki, etc.)
-
historic period,
art movement, or place of origin (Art Deco,
Art Nouveau,
Liberty style,
Pop Art,
Toile De Jouy,
Herati,
Tartan,
ethnic
(Indian, African tribal, Maya, etc.),
contemporary, etc.)
These classifications are not mutually exclusive and patterns are frequently
described as belonging to more than one class; for example, an
abstract
undirectional allover
madder
camouflage
pattern, which has the simple
shift symmetry and the half-drop layout. |
