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patterns

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Categorypatterns
Alternative termspattern
SourceArt & Architecture Thesaurus

Overview

Use for ornamental designs, usually on a flat surface or in relief and composed of repeated or combined motifs. Distinguish from "motifs" which are distinct or separable design elements occurring singly as individual shapes.

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