Chapter 2 of 5
The surface
The face of a thing: how it is finished, the pattern it carries and its colour.
Finish
How is the exposed surface finished?
47 terms
Treatment21
Pattern
What pattern does it carry?
76 terms
Type37
- Plain,
- Abstract or organic,
- Animal print,
- Crocodile,
- Snakeskin,
- Ostrich,
- Lizard,
- Leopard,
- Zebra,
- Abstract graphic,
- Paisley,
- Botanical,
- Melange,
- Strie,
- Damask,
- Concrete effect,
- Cultural heritage,
- Geometric,
- Zigzag,
- Herringbone pattern,
- Chevron pattern,
- Leather effect,
- Marbleised,
- Metal effect,
- Natural motif,
- Novelty,
- Plaid or check,
- Checkerboard,
- Scenic,
- Stone effect,
- Stripe,
- Gradient,
- Texture,
- Toile,
- Whimsy and character,
- Woodgrain effect,
- Woven effect
Directionality6
Palette
What colour is it?
27 terms
Hue15
- White
- Cream
- Grey
- Black
- Beige
- Taupe
- Brown
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Teal
- Blue
- Purple
- Pink
Temperature3
- Warm,
- Cool,
- Neutral
Character9
- Vibrant,
- Muted,
- Faded,
- Mid,
- Dark,
- Light,
- Monochrome,
- Polychrome,
- Saturated