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Moiré

Scope note

Use for patterns having a watered or rippled look. Where this produces an illusion of movement, use "moiré effect."

This term has 1 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300010241

Broader Terms used

<patterns by specific type>

Term used for

moiré pattern

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Folding fan

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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