Lines, Shapes, and Imagination · Drawing and Composition

Creating Patterns and Rangoli

Using symmetry and repetition to create traditional Indian floor patterns and decorative motifs.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does repeating a shape make it look like a pattern?
  2. 2How does symmetry create a sense of balance in your artwork?
  3. 3What choices do you make when deciding which colors to repeat in a pattern?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Patterns and Rangoli - Class 3CBSE: Traditional Indian Art - Class 3
Class: Class 3
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Lines, Shapes, and Imagination
Period: Drawing and Composition

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