geometric designs
Shapes in arrangement
Geometric designs are patterns composed of shapes, lines, and angles rather than organic or representational forms.
Circles, triangles, squares, and repeating motifs characterize this style across textiles, architecture, and visual art: The rug features bold geometric designs.
The term often describes aesthetics emphasizing mathematical precision over naturalistic imagery.
- tessellationGapless plane coverage
- squareRhombus with right angles
- circleCurved closed shape
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
mandala · hexagon · Islamic art · tiling · fractal · Celtic knots · floral patterns · checkerboard · octagon · golden ratio · quatrefoil · lattice · triangle · interlocking shapes · Greek key · stained glass · Mayan glyphs · spiral
- coloring subjectsanimals, butterflies, cats, dinosaurs, dogs
- ancient artsculpture, sculptures, pottery, mosaics, murals
- ancient ornamentacanthus, meanders, rosettes, scrollwork, friezes
- decorative motifsscrolls, flourishes, swirls, spirals, curls
- Native Textileshand weaving, Navajo rugs, Navajo blankets, weavers, looms
- Painted Potteryceramic painting, hand-painted, hand painted, glazed pottery, painted ceramics