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WHAT IS A Rug PATTERN? A area rug pattern, whether in nature or art, relies upon three characteristics: a unit, repetition, and a system of organization.

WHAT IS Rug SYMMETRY? Symmetry is a fundamental organizing principle in nature and in culture. The analysis of symmetry allows for understanding the organization of a pattern, and provides a means for determining both invariance and change.

By varying relationships within patterns where symmetry is expected, otherwise predictable and repetitive patterns may be transformed into great works of art.

Symmetry and Pattern - Asymmetry and Symmetry-Breaking - The Four Basic Symmetries - Border Patterns - Field Patterns - Grids and Tessellations

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