Scattering pattern
A scatter pattern is a repetition pattern made up of apparently irregular (in contrast to the Semé ornament) scattered smaller ornamental elements, for example flowers, stars, other figures or geometric shapes. In practice, however, regular patterns with small parts are also referred to as scatter patterns.
In weaving and embroidery , they appeared in Europe since the 17th century, especially in Italy and Spain. Also, oriental rugs are decorated with scattered patterns. They are also used on ceramics , wallpaper , tapestries and other textiles . They can be found on tapestries in France, for example, from the 17th century. In the 18th century they were used as embroidery in men's clothing. Scatter patterns have long been used in blueprint .
In Model printing papers scattering patterns are used from the mid-18th century. Even in industrially manufactured decorative colored paper from the middle of the 19th century, forms of scattered patterns can be found, often with flowers or blossoms. These were processed , among other things, as end paper for books.
The term is also used in the natural sciences , here, among other things, as a result of dispersion .
Web links
- GND 4694923-9 , accessed September 26, 2015
- Scattering pattern on Duden .de, accessed on September 26, 2015
- Scatter patterns on Zeno.org , accessed September 26, 2015
- Scatter patterns on beyars.com (The great art dictionary by PW Hartmann), accessed on September 26, 2015
Individual evidence
- ↑ Model printing paper on buntpapier.org, accessed on September 26, 2015