Table of contents Preface 1. Predominance 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Organisation 1.3 Inclination 1.4 Categories 1.5 Literature 1.6 Summary Exercises References 2.

Fundamentals 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Point, line, plane, structure and form 2.3 Regular polygons 2.4 Circles and their derivatives 2.5 The division of space 2.6 Summary Exercises References 3. Types 3.

1 Introduction 3.2 Motifs 3.3 Regular border patterns 3.4 Stripes and checks 3.5 Spots, medallions and diapers 3.6 Summary Exercises References 4. Partitions 4.1 Introduction 4.

2 Squares 4.3 Equilateral triangles 4.4 Regular hexagons 4.5 Partitions of the plane 4.6 Summary Exercises References 5. Symmetry 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Concepts, origins and developments 5.

3 Symmetry in motifs 5.4 Symmetry in patterns 5.5 Classification, comparison and theoretical development 5.6 Summary Exercises References 6. Grids 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Single-page grids 6.3 Regular all-over grids 6.

4 Semi- and demi-regular grids 6.5 Brick bonds, lattices and stained glass 6.6 Summary Exercises References 7. In conclusion References Appendix (Glossary) Index.