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An example of an Argyle style pattern. An argyle (/ ˈ ɑːr. ɡ aɪ l /, occasionally spelled argyll) pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges. The word is sometimes used to refer to an individual diamond in the design, but more commonly refers to the overall pattern. Most argyle contains layers of overlapping motifs, adding a sense of three ...
The following other wikis use this file: Usage on de.wikipedia.org Burlington (Textilmarke) Argyle (Muster) Usage on id.wikipedia.org Argil (pola)
For the full etymology, see "diaper".The Oxford dictionary gives the Greek dia for "cross" as in "diamond" or "diagonal"; and aspros, Greek for "white".A white diamond or white cloth is used on the diagonal, hence the diagonal lattice or reticulation in patterning.
Dubious origin. Pointless orphan. --Wetman 04:50, 31 Dec 2004 (UTC) Besides, this use of argyle isn't just a type of sock. It refers to anything that uses this pattern. An argyle sweater, an argyle cap, argyle mittens, etc.--Sketchee 02:40, Jan 8, 2005 (UTC) I think it is a necessary article. But needs redoing.
Word art is a form of expression that can transform a room into a more personal and meaningful space. Top designers share how to keep it fresh and modern.
There are two main types of word art: [2] One uses words or phrases because of their ideological meaning, their status as an icon, or their use in well-known advertising slogans; in this type, the content is of paramount importance, and is seen in some of the work of Barbara Kruger, On Kawara and Jenny Holzer's projection artwork called "For the City" (2005) in Manhattan.
Line art or line drawing is any image that consists of distinct straight lines or curved lines placed against a background (usually plain). Two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects are often represented through shade (darkness) or hue . Line art can use lines of different colors, although line art is usually monochromatic.
The name is generally said to derive from Old Irish airer Goídel, meaning "border region of the Gaels".The early 13th-century author of De Situ Albanie wrote that "the name Arregathel means the margin (i.e., border region) of the Scots or Irish, because all Scots and Irish are generally called Gattheli (i.e. Gaels), from their ancient warleader known as Gaithelglas."