One form of applied art is patterns used in wallpaper designs.
Any repeating design is known as a pattern. Applied arts may use patterns on functional items in fields such as fashion, interior design, graphic design, architecture and photography. Patterns may appear on china, furniture, ceramics, jewelry, cars and in commercial ads. Fine arts, on the other hand, are meant for aesthetics without practical application.
Software Programs Produce Symmetrical Patterns
Many software programs feature symmetrical pattern designs. These designs may be used for wallpaper, stained glass pictures, tiles or to make quilts. Some software programs produce geometric designs and historical patterns such as an Egyptian seventh-century BC design. Designs include optical art, Celtic designs and Japanese stencil designs.
Fashion Patterns
Fashion designers often use patterns in their clothing creations. Patterns include everything from repetitive animal prints to floral designs for Japanese kimonos. Children's and baby clothes often display patterns such as teddy bears and other animals, cartoon characters, hearts and stripes.
Interior Design Patterns
Common patterns used in interior design are motif, geometric, pictorial and floral. A motif can be used on wall coverings, flooring and on fabric, and may reflect a nature theme such as moons, seashells and flowers. Geometric designs include checks, circles or stripes. Pictorial patterns are scenes such as a jungle or French country view. Floral patterns can be tiny or big and bold, and can be found on bedspreads, curtains and on pillows.
Ceramic Tile Patterns
Whether ceramic tiles are used on floors, on kitchen counter tops or for backsplashes, there are an abundance of patterns to choose from. Create a Victorian-themed room with Victorian tile patterns or use brick wall patterns to achieve a brick wall look. Use contrasting colored granite tiles to make your geometric pattern designs.
