(Words in red are words to learn and use)

What are these littledecorative

arrangementsof lines and shapes

thatthe artist repeated on

the picture plane?

PATTERN!!!!!!

… decorative arrangement of natural or imagined forms. Or simpler yet.... A design that repeats itself

Patterns in natureThe natural world contains an infinite variety of patterns. Patterns are found in plants and foliage and in animals. All living things create patterns. Patterns are also constantly being created by simple physical laws. There are patterns in the sand dunes created by blowing winds. There is a pattern in the vortex of a whirlpool and in the formation of an ice crystal.

Manmade PatternsEveryday, Modern, Cultural and Historical Connections

Celtic Cross Mehendi pattern

Traditional quilt pattern

Rose Window, ,Notre Dame Cathedral

Pattern in theOp ArtMovement ofthe 50’s and60’s

Lost, Bridget Reily, 1969

Now….on to the art project

Zen Art

The creation of beautiful images from

repetitive patterns.

Meditation Being “in the

zone”.The repetition

in Zen Art helps clear your mind

and relaxes you.

Zen Art is an art form that is not

preconceived. You do not start by

knowing what the outcome is – it develops and

changes as you work.

How to create Zen Art

Monday/Tuesday– Project: break up the sheet of paper into shapes using your

Initials(?) and wavy lines – Draw your initials in BLOCK letters- Overlapping is good!) (trace over them

with ULTRA FINE SHARPIE.) – Using two horizontal and two vertical wavy lines, make a grid over the

letters.– Fill in between the lines with that pattern– You MUST include at least 4 ORIGINAL PATTERNS!!!!

Friday

Practice :Separate your paper into 8 sections. Practice FOUR from reference and FOUR from your brain – 2 of which combine at least two patterns. Label Them…give them a name!