Research led me to Victorian decorative arts where wallpaper was often made in elaborate floral patterns with primary colours in the backgrounds and overprinted with colours of cream and tan. This was followed by Gothic art inspired papers in earth tones with stylized leaf and floral patterns. William Morris was one of the most influential designers of wallpaper and fabrics during the latter half of the Victorian period. Morris was inspired and used Medieval and Gothic tapestries in his work.
However this was not the patterns I was looking for. Further research led me to something known as ‘Damask’. Damask is actually a form of pattern created by weaving. Although originally used for fabrics, Damask patterns began to be used in wallpapers. “Damask wallpaper patterns were oncethought best used in formal rooms because the patterns are meant to create afeeling of opulence.”
Upon choosing a type of Damask wallpaper I decided to place only a few patterns on the wall behind the magician and his rabbit. In this way it would not take away the focus from the characters and furthermore look as though it is fading away.
Bibliography
Marie, G., n.d. What Is Damask Wallpaper?. [Online] Available at: http://www.ehow.com/about_5078745_damask-wallpaper.html [Accessed 18 January 2014].
Marie, G., n.d. What Is Damask Wallpaper?. [Online] Available at: http://www.ehow.com/about_5078745_damask-wallpaper.html [Accessed 18 January 2014].
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