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Patterns (design elements)

Scope note

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.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010108

Broader Terms used

<Design Elements>

Equivalent Terms used

pattern (design element)

Created

13yrs ago

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