Patterns

Patterns exist in many different forms and functions. They can exist purely for aesthetic purposes, such a patterns printed on floor, ceiling and wall tiles. Patterns can be used for religious purposes, like the patterns in stained glass on cathedrals or the complex patterns created in Islamic art. They can also be celebratory such as the patterns of henna tattoos, which are often used to signify events like marriage.
Patterns can be intricate and dizzying, or they can be simple and soothing. They can also be used to create optical illusions and give the viewer a sense of motion, depth, or latent images.
The term pattern may be used in reference not only to visuals but to certain behaviors that individuals repeat over the course of their life.