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It is important to note that the experiments of Truchet and Douat do not introduce the idea of creating patterns out of simple variations on shapes. Such practice is commonplace across many forms of design, particularly in the realm of ornament. Franz Boas documented compelling examples of theme and variation from Peruvian weavers, for example [cited in Gombrich 72]. In fact, the decorative arts has long held this secret to 10 PRINT. | It is important to note that the experiments of Truchet and Douat do not introduce the idea of creating patterns out of simple variations on shapes. Such practice is commonplace across many forms of design, particularly in the realm of ornament. Franz Boas documented compelling examples of theme and variation from Peruvian weavers, for example [cited in Gombrich 72]. In fact, the decorative arts has long held this secret to 10 PRINT. | ||
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The patterns offer a grid, a repeated pattern, and a complex emergent whole. [Footnote “The ppg256 Perl Primer”] Similarly, the patterns are created through a repeated process, as in this example of the “Square Pattern” from the same source. | The patterns offer a grid, a repeated pattern, and a complex emergent whole. [Footnote “The ppg256 Perl Primer”] Similarly, the patterns are created through a repeated process, as in this example of the “Square Pattern” from the same source. | ||
