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Motif

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 13 JUN 2026

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART (CCA - FINE ART) JSS3 SECOND TERM

WEEK 1

Motif

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

  1. Meaning of Motif
  2. Types of motif

Content

MEANING OF MOTIF

The motif is the basic or smallest unit of a design. Motifs are solely used in creating patterns on paper and fabric. The use of motifs in creating patterns on paper and fabric is based on the principle of design called ‘repetition’. Motifs are further repeated several times to form a pattern. The types of motifs include simple repeat patterns, mirror repeat patterns, checkerboard repeat patterns, full drop repeat patterns, half drop repeat patterns, counterchange repeat patterns and diamond repeat patterns. Motifs can be created in lives, dots and shapes etc.

TYPES OF MOTIF

  1. Floral or flower motif
  2. Abstract motif
  3. Persian both motif
  4. Rosette designs
  5. Geometric motif.
  6. Line motif.
  7. Traditional motif.
  8. Insect motif.
  9. Animal motif.

USES OF MOTIF

  1. The motif is used for creating patterns on paper and fabric.
  2. The motif is used to create a border pattern around the edges of an object.
  3. The motif is used to create various repeat patterns.

EVALUATION

  1. What is a motif?
  2. State two types of motifs.

GENERAL EVALUATION

  1. What is characterization in drama?
  2. State two importance of art.
  3. Define ear training.
  4. State the difference between tragedy and comedy.
  5. Define imaginative composition.

READING ASSIGNMENT

Modern Approach to Cultural and Creative Art by G.F. Ibrahim, Book 3, pages 28-30.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

  1. ………is the major unit of a design. A. MotifB. Pattern  C. All of the above. D None of the above
  2. …………..…...is an arrangement of regular and repeated motifs from various sources.

A. pattern B. Motif  C. None of the above  D. All of the above

  1. …………is NOT a type of repeat pattern. A. Simple repeat pattern  B. Mirror repeat pattern  C. Abstract motif  D. Portrait
  2. ………is formed on the fabric repeatedly. A. Motif   B. Pattern  C.Currency D. None of the above
  3. Pattern making is based on the principle of ……….which fabric designers make the most use of.A. repetition  B. balance  C. dominance  D. proportion

THEORY

  1. Define repetition as a principle of art and design.
  2. List two types of motifs.