The main purpose of the pattern is the decoration items on which this element is applied.On the origin of art ornamentalistiki little information, since its use began many centuries before our era.The ornaments of different nations differ in individual perception of objects and the environment.Different ethnic groups are the same characters appear in different ways.
varieties and motifs
decoration - it is one of the first forms of art.But despite a long history, it is a great decor of many modern things.
Ornaments peoples of the world are divided into four main groups.It:
- built on the geometry of the figures;
- fitomorfnogo type which consist of images of plants;
- miandovogo type - have a holistic view of a broken line;
- combined scene or pattern.
Ornaments peoples of the world include such motives:
- intersection of the horizontal and vertical order, called tartan;
- combination of identical circles in the form of a four- or trefoil;
- ornament in the form of drop-shaped curl - called paisley or Turkish cucumber;
- image of beautiful lush flower reflected in Damascus;
- curved continuous line, forming a majority edging patterns, called meander.
Belarusian ornament - special and unique
original meaning of the Belarusian ornament was ritualism.Among the main features of the ancient patterns release:
- decorative stylization;
- connection with the subject on which a finish;
- large number of broken lines and geometric shapes;
- constructive;
- diverse.
set of geometric figures is explained by the personification of the forces of nature and the world, who were guarding the man.Ornaments peoples of the world though different each other, are used for the same purposes: decorate clothing, household items, shelter, tools.The number of repetitions points, triangles, diamonds explain the structure of society.Number three - is the Divine Trinity, or heaven, earth and the underworld, four - times of the year, five - the sacredness and so on. D.
Belarusian ornament contains a large number of crosses that symbolize the image of the sun, fire, and justice.
on the tool depicted symbols of fertility, the image of women giving birth in the form of seed or sprouts meant a good harvest and wealth.
Most rites used towels with ornaments.They were made by a combination of white and gray pattern and various geometric motifs.Of great importance is the implementation of a pattern color: white - the symbol of purity and light, red - wealth and power, black - the speed of flow of the human being.
Egypt.Ornament - the specificity and uniqueness
The early forms of visual art of Egypt is a geometric pattern.It shows the different objects of the environment as the intersection of the lines and abstractions.
main reasons include:
- floral patterns;
- animalistic image;
- religious themes;
- symbolism.
main symbol is the lotus flower, which symbolizes the divine power of nature, moral purity, chastity, health, recovery, and the sun.
To describe the life of the other world we have used aloe as a pattern.Many plants, such as thorns, Acacia, coconut tree, mulberry tree, is the basis for the image in the ornamental art of Egypt.
Among the geometric lines should be allocated:
- straight;
- broken;
- undulating;
- mesh;
- point.
main characteristic features of the ornament in the Egyptian culture is restraint, austerity and elegance.
Patterns peoples of the world: Norway, Persia, ancient Greece
Norwegian pattern completely describes the climatic conditions of the country.A large number of snowflakes, the drops, the deer used to be applied on warm clothes.Geometry lines creates amazing designs, unique to this nation.
Persian carpets with amazing patterns are known worldwide.In ancient Persia it was the most expensive family values.Cloths handed down through the generations, and reverently preserved.Ornamentalistiki characterized by a predominance of blue and green colors, depicting a variety of birds and animals, including fictitious, a diamond-shaped patches of fish, pear-shaped drops.
basis for building a culture of ornamentalistiki in ancient Greece was the meander.Endless repetition patterns symbolizing eternity and infinity of human life.Ancient skin have a wide and varied picture of subjects.The characteristic features of this culture is a decoration ornaments with wavy lines and broken vases and dishes.
Variety of Indian patterns
Ornament India is characterized by geometric and spiral forms, it is expressed in the form of a spiral, zigzag, diamond, triangle.From animalism used muzzle cats and birds.
Many ornaments in India applied to the body using henna.This is a special procedure, it is a spiritual cleansing.Each tattoo has a definite meaning.
usual triangle symbolizes the masculine activity, inverted - feminine grace.The value of divinity and hope inherent in the star.
image for security, reliability and stability using a square or octagonal.
Popular designs composed of flowers, fruits and plants, they represent joy, happiness, hope, wealth and health.
Patterns peoples of the world: China, Australia, Mongolia
Chinese ornaments are easily distinguished from the others, they contain a large and lush colors that connect inconspicuous stalks.
carving is ornamental Australia.Among them distinguish:
- spiral;
- geometric;
- circular;
- zigzag;
- point;
- line;
- subject.
Patterns Mongolia presented in the form of a circle, which represents the rotation of the sun and the sky.To be applied to clothing using geometric shapes, called hammer ornament.
main reasons:
- network;
- quilted mattress;
- hammer;
- circular.
Ornaments peoples of the world are diverse forms, they reflect the individual culture and perception of the outside world.
