Response to CAM Raleigh: Ornament and Pattern

Everything we’ve done so far, including this article, has given me a more of an appreciation for ornaments and patterns.  Before, I would just think of them as things that were nice to look at and not as the art that they were.  One thing I think that’s great about ornaments and patterns is that they are an art that is a part of everyone’s life. I couldn’t agree more with the statement that we are pattern-seeking creatures. I believe the idea that we are almost always seeking patterns applies to not only designs but almost everything we do.

To go back to this article giving me a more of an appreciation for ornaments and patterns, I also try and think about the story behind their design now. It’s really cool to see how broad the art of ornament and pattern is, especially through the six themes listed in the article. If I were to pick a favorite it would have to be fantasy because of the way those type of ornaments and patterns like so free and fun. I also love the types of ornaments and patterns that fall under the elaboration theme in the sense of both looking and creating them.