PATTERN Pattern is created when any element of art is repeated, creating visual rhythm. Pattern creates visual interest by offering order in a chaotic world. Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948
Pattern is created by repeating any of the elements of art: Line Shape Form Negative space Color Texture A combination of the above Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948
Pattern can be regular (orderly and repetitive) Regular Pattern Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948 Pattern can be regular (orderly and repetitive)
Irregular Pattern Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948 Pattern can be irregular, with elements that are somewhat similar but with lots of variety for visual interest.
Radial patterns repeat from the center out Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948 Radial patterns repeat from the center out
Breaking a pattern can create visual interest Breaking the Pattern Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948 Breaking a pattern can create visual interest
Pattern and Line Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948
Pattern and Shape Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948
Pattern and Form Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948
Pattern and Color Aaron Siskind Chicago 1948
Pattern Examples Find the following examples and post them: Pattern made by Line Pattern made by Shape Pattern made by Color Pattern made by Texture After each image, write two sentences explaining the following: What is creating the pattern in the photograph? What effect does the pattern have on the photograph? Ralph H. Gibson American, b, 1939 Self Portrait in Paris, Hotel du Pont Royal 1985 gelatin silver print on paper