Surface Pattern

A repeat pattern on a two-dimensional plane. Same as wallpaper pattern. There are exactly seventeen (17) types of surface patterns. See wallpaper groups. Similarly, there are seven (7) frieze patterns that correspond to seven types of linear patterns.

Example(s) of Surface Pattern

A part of the Artlandia panel for creating surface patterns

The Artlandia symmetry panel lets you choose any surface pattern.

See also:
	Creating textile designs »
	Stevens, 1981 »
	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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