What are motifs and give examples of natural motifs?

Answer 1

Motifs are recurring patterns, themes, or elements in literature, art, or design that hold symbolic meaning or significance. In the context of nature, natural motifs are patterns or designs inspired by elements found in the natural world. Examples of natural motifs include leaves, flowers, waves, animals, and geometric shapes like spirals or fractals that mimic natural formations such as tree branches or seashells. These motifs are often used in various art forms to evoke a sense of harmony, balance, and connection to the environment.

Answer 2

Motif is a recurring element in any design. It comprises of colors, shapes, lines etc. There are 4 basic styles of motifs- Natural (These are realistic motifs duplicating things from nature or man made objects.), Stylized (Artistic interpretation of natural forms), Geometric (using geometrical elements like lines, squares, circles etc.) and Abstract (These may or may not resemble any natural and man made objects).

Eg. of Natural Motifs- flowers and foliage as grown in gardens, fruits hanging on trees, animals in forest, conversational designs. Another example could be digital printing of photographs on t-shirts etc.