Patterns from William Morris

 The 19th century artist/writer/interior designer created many beautiful wallpaper patterns.  

You can find out more about him at the William Morris homepage posted by the English government.

William Morris Gallery

 Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version of the pattern. 

Look for lines of symmetry and translated elements.

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The Dutch Artist Maurice Escher also created many fascinating wallpaper patterns. 

See some of his work at these web pages.

http://www.worldofescher.com/store/tessftp.html

http://ftp.sunet.se/pub/pictures/art/M.C.Escher/

http://www.iproject.com/escher/escher100.html

Official M.C. Escher Site
http://www.mcescher.com/