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 4 motifs are present 4 times in this pattern. 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. Each book in this sculpture is a MODULE. The PATTERN is books. 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 pattern here is 7 black circles on the mobile. The module is one black circle. The module is one black circle. The black circle repeats to form a pattern The black circle repeats to form a pattern Calder Seal

Rhythm is a Pattern that Shows Movement M C Escher Three Worlds 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!

Your Eyes Follow the Trail of Leaves From small ones at the top. From small ones at the top. To the large ones at the bottom. To the large ones at the bottom. M C Escher Three Worlds

5 Types of Patterns and Rhythms Random Random Regular Regular Alternating Alternating Flowing Flowing Progressive Progressive

Random Pattern Has motifs or modules which repeat in no apparent order 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. 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. Has two or more different motifs that repeat regularly.

Flowing Rhythm Has repetition of wavy lines. Has repetition of wavy lines. Bridget Riley Bild

Progressive Rhythm Has motifs which change each time they are repeated. Has motifs which change each time they are repeated. The motif changes from a bird to a ship to a fish. The motif changes from a bird to a ship to a fish. Dutch artist, M C Escher

Student Examples Pattern on Hand Pattern on Hand

Pattern on Hand

Answer on a Separate Piece of Paper 10 Questions: Title your paper: Pattern. Title your paper: Pattern. Add your name and period number. Add your name and period number.

Question 1 Pattern and rhythm is a (fill in the blank) Pattern and rhythm is a (fill in the blank) of Art. of Art.

Question 2 A visual pattern is a (fill in the blank) of one or more elements. A visual pattern is a (fill in the blank) of one or more elements.

Question 3 What can pattern highlight? What can pattern highlight?

Question 4 Name one motif in this M C Escher Print called Circle Limit IV or Angels and Demons. 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? What is the module in this sculpture? Citation Needed

Question 6 What type of pattern? What type of pattern?

Question 7 What type of pattern? What type of pattern? Green and Blue Star Circle Pattern Shelby Kate Schmitz

Question 8 What type of pattern? What type of pattern? M C Escher Sky

Question 9 What type of pattern? What type of pattern?

Question 10 What type of pattern? What type of pattern? Ribbons Metal Wallet Kyle Design - Designs by Kyle