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A '''pattern''', from the French '''patron''', is a type of theme of recurring events of or objects, sometimes referred to as elements of a set. These elements repeat in a predictable [[manner]]. It can be a template or model which can be used to generate [[things]] or parts of a thing, especially if the things that are created have enough in common for the underlying pattern to be inferred, in which case the things are said to ''exhibit'' the unique pattern. [[Pattern matching]] is the act of checking for the [[presence]] of the constituents of a pattern, whereas the detecting for underlying patterns is referred to as [[pattern recognition]]. The question of how a pattern emerges is accomplished through the work of the scientific field of [[pattern formation]].
Patterns are also related to repeated shapes or objects, sometimes referred to as elements of the series. Some patterns (for example, many visual patterns) may be directly observable, such as simple decorative patterns (stripes, zigzags, and polka-dots). Others can be more complicated, such as the regular tiling of a plane, echos, and balanced binary branching.
The most basic patterns are based on repetition and periodicity. A single template, or cell, is combined with duplicates without change or modification. For example, in aviation, a "holding pattern" is a flight path which can be repeated until the aircraft has been granted clearance for landing.
Pattern recognition is more complex when templates are used to generate variants. For example, in [[English]], sentences often follow the "N-VP" (noun - verb phrase) pattern, but some knowledge of the [[English]] language is required to detect the pattern. Computer science, ethology, and psychology are fields which study patterns.
In addition to static patterns, Simple Harmonic Oscillators produce repeated patterns of [[mass movement|movement]].
== Computer Science ==
Theory of Computation attempts to grasp the patterns that appear within the [[logic]] of [[computer science]]. Since efficiency is extremely important when executing a command, minimizing a pattern into its most basic form becomes evermore
== Mathematics ==
The irrational number (approximately 1.618) is found frequently in nature. It is referred to as the [[golden ratio]], and is defined by two numbers, that form a ratio such that (a+b)/a = a/b (a/b being the golden ratio). It has a direct relationship to the [[Fibonacci]] numbers. This pattern was exploited by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] in his art. The Fibonacci pattern has a closed-form expression. These patterns can be seen in [[nature]], from the spirals of flowers to the [[symmetry]] of the human body (as expressed in Da Vinci's [[Vitruvian Man]], one of the most referenced and reproduced works of art today. This is still used by many artists).
===Fractals===
[[Fractals]] are mathematical patterns that are scale invariant. This means that the shape of the pattern does not depend on how closely you look at it. Self-similarity is found in fractals. Even though self-similarity in [[nature]] is only approximate and stochastic, integral measures describing fractal properties can also be applied to natural "fractals". Examples of such are coast lines and tree shapes, which repeat their shape regardless of what magnification you view at. While the outer appearance of self-similar patterns can be quite complex, the rules needed to describe or produce their [[pattern formation|formation]] can be extremely simple (e.g. [[Lindenmayer system]]s for the description of [[tree]] shapes).
Patterns are common in many areas of mathematics. [[Recurring decimal]]s are one example. These are repeating sequences of digits which repeat infinitely. For example, 1 divided by 81 will result in the answer 0.012345679... the numbers 0-9 (except 8) will repeat forever — 1/81 is a recurring decimal.
In [[Earth Science|geology]], a mineral's [[crystal]] structure is composed of a recurring pattern. In fact, this is one of the 5 requirements of a mineral. Minerals must have a fixed chemical composition in a repeating arrangement, such as a crystal matrix. For a 2-dimensional crystal structure, there are 10 different planar lattices possible. Moving up to 3 dimensions, 32 patterns are possible. These are called bravais lattices.
* [[Tessellation]]
* [[Penrose tiling]]s
* [[Cellular Automata]]
===Geometry===
The recurring pattern of regular [[polygons]] is called a [[tessellation]].
Out of all possible combinations, there are only three possible regular polygons that can complete a repeating pattern. These polygons are squares, triangles, and hexagons. The hexagon is the most stable version for engineering purposes. Any shear stress upon segments of the hexagon series is distributed over the six points.
== Quotation ==
:"A pattern has an integrity independent of the medium by virtue of which you have received the information that it exists. Each of the chemical elements is a pattern integrity. Each individual is a pattern integrity. The pattern integrity of the human individual is evolutionary and not static."
::[[R. Buckminster Fuller]] (1895-1983), U.S.American philosopher and inventor, in ''[[q:Buckminster_Fuller#Synergetics:_Explorations_in_the_Geometry_of_Thinking_.281975.29|Synergetics: Explorations in the Geometry of Thinking]]'' (1975), [http://www.rwgrayprojects.com/synergetics/s05/p0400.html#505 Pattern Integrity 505.201]
:"Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern."
::[[Alfred North Whitehead]] (1861-1947), English philosopher and mathematician. ''Dialogues'', June 10, 1943.
[[Mathematics]] is commonly described as the "Science of Pattern."
== External links ==
*[http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=437&bodyId=465 Mathematics as a Science of Patterns] at [http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/ Convergence]
* [http://geometricarts.googlepages.com Geometric Arts]
* [http://www.wikipatterns.com Wiki patterns and anti-patterns]
* [http://illusions.hu/index.php?task=100&lang=0&statpage=161 Pattern based desktop art]
* [http://www.stencilease.com/ Industrial and Decorative Stencils from Stencil Ease]
[[Category: The Arts]]
[[Category: The Sciences]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
A '''pattern''', from the French '''patron''', is a type of theme of recurring events of or objects, sometimes referred to as elements of a set. These elements repeat in a predictable [[manner]]. It can be a template or model which can be used to generate [[things]] or parts of a thing, especially if the things that are created have enough in common for the underlying pattern to be inferred, in which case the things are said to ''exhibit'' the unique pattern. [[Pattern matching]] is the act of checking for the [[presence]] of the constituents of a pattern, whereas the detecting for underlying patterns is referred to as [[pattern recognition]]. The question of how a pattern emerges is accomplished through the work of the scientific field of [[pattern formation]].
Patterns are also related to repeated shapes or objects, sometimes referred to as elements of the series. Some patterns (for example, many visual patterns) may be directly observable, such as simple decorative patterns (stripes, zigzags, and polka-dots). Others can be more complicated, such as the regular tiling of a plane, echos, and balanced binary branching.
The most basic patterns are based on repetition and periodicity. A single template, or cell, is combined with duplicates without change or modification. For example, in aviation, a "holding pattern" is a flight path which can be repeated until the aircraft has been granted clearance for landing.
Pattern recognition is more complex when templates are used to generate variants. For example, in [[English]], sentences often follow the "N-VP" (noun - verb phrase) pattern, but some knowledge of the [[English]] language is required to detect the pattern. Computer science, ethology, and psychology are fields which study patterns.
In addition to static patterns, Simple Harmonic Oscillators produce repeated patterns of [[mass movement|movement]].
== Computer Science ==
Theory of Computation attempts to grasp the patterns that appear within the [[logic]] of [[computer science]]. Since efficiency is extremely important when executing a command, minimizing a pattern into its most basic form becomes evermore
== Mathematics ==
The irrational number (approximately 1.618) is found frequently in nature. It is referred to as the [[golden ratio]], and is defined by two numbers, that form a ratio such that (a+b)/a = a/b (a/b being the golden ratio). It has a direct relationship to the [[Fibonacci]] numbers. This pattern was exploited by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] in his art. The Fibonacci pattern has a closed-form expression. These patterns can be seen in [[nature]], from the spirals of flowers to the [[symmetry]] of the human body (as expressed in Da Vinci's [[Vitruvian Man]], one of the most referenced and reproduced works of art today. This is still used by many artists).
===Fractals===
[[Fractals]] are mathematical patterns that are scale invariant. This means that the shape of the pattern does not depend on how closely you look at it. Self-similarity is found in fractals. Even though self-similarity in [[nature]] is only approximate and stochastic, integral measures describing fractal properties can also be applied to natural "fractals". Examples of such are coast lines and tree shapes, which repeat their shape regardless of what magnification you view at. While the outer appearance of self-similar patterns can be quite complex, the rules needed to describe or produce their [[pattern formation|formation]] can be extremely simple (e.g. [[Lindenmayer system]]s for the description of [[tree]] shapes).
Patterns are common in many areas of mathematics. [[Recurring decimal]]s are one example. These are repeating sequences of digits which repeat infinitely. For example, 1 divided by 81 will result in the answer 0.012345679... the numbers 0-9 (except 8) will repeat forever — 1/81 is a recurring decimal.
In [[Earth Science|geology]], a mineral's [[crystal]] structure is composed of a recurring pattern. In fact, this is one of the 5 requirements of a mineral. Minerals must have a fixed chemical composition in a repeating arrangement, such as a crystal matrix. For a 2-dimensional crystal structure, there are 10 different planar lattices possible. Moving up to 3 dimensions, 32 patterns are possible. These are called bravais lattices.
* [[Tessellation]]
* [[Penrose tiling]]s
* [[Cellular Automata]]
===Geometry===
The recurring pattern of regular [[polygons]] is called a [[tessellation]].
Out of all possible combinations, there are only three possible regular polygons that can complete a repeating pattern. These polygons are squares, triangles, and hexagons. The hexagon is the most stable version for engineering purposes. Any shear stress upon segments of the hexagon series is distributed over the six points.
== Quotation ==
:"A pattern has an integrity independent of the medium by virtue of which you have received the information that it exists. Each of the chemical elements is a pattern integrity. Each individual is a pattern integrity. The pattern integrity of the human individual is evolutionary and not static."
::[[R. Buckminster Fuller]] (1895-1983), U.S.American philosopher and inventor, in ''[[q:Buckminster_Fuller#Synergetics:_Explorations_in_the_Geometry_of_Thinking_.281975.29|Synergetics: Explorations in the Geometry of Thinking]]'' (1975), [http://www.rwgrayprojects.com/synergetics/s05/p0400.html#505 Pattern Integrity 505.201]
:"Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of the pattern."
::[[Alfred North Whitehead]] (1861-1947), English philosopher and mathematician. ''Dialogues'', June 10, 1943.
[[Mathematics]] is commonly described as the "Science of Pattern."
== External links ==
*[http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=437&bodyId=465 Mathematics as a Science of Patterns] at [http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/ Convergence]
* [http://geometricarts.googlepages.com Geometric Arts]
* [http://www.wikipatterns.com Wiki patterns and anti-patterns]
* [http://illusions.hu/index.php?task=100&lang=0&statpage=161 Pattern based desktop art]
* [http://www.stencilease.com/ Industrial and Decorative Stencils from Stencil Ease]
[[Category: The Arts]]
[[Category: The Sciences]]
[[Category: General Reference]]
