1, different regularity

The pattern of pattern painting refers to the "geometric figure" similar to mathematics, which looks neat and mostly symmetrical; Art painting is not as monotonous and irregular as pattern painting.

2. Different creative connotations.

To some extent, a pattern is a symbol, not a picture. Even pattern painting is not art, but painting. Pattern painting can be more subjective and exaggerated. Art painting needs objective analysis, bright and dark parts, color changes and so on.

3. Different concepts

Pattern painting mainly includes algae well pattern, rafter pattern, edge decoration pattern and so on. Art painting should be a big concept, and all works on paper or cloth can be called art painting.

4. Different applications

Pattern painting may be made into textile patterns, memorial sculpture walls, hotel decorative walls, and the style will be very simple. Art painting should be a big concept, and all works on paper or cloth can be called art painting.

Extended data:

Its development and evolution can be divided into the following periods: the initial formation of national painting style in the pre-Qin and Han dynasties; The development stage of painting in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties; Painting in Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties tends to be prosperous; The prosperity of painting in Song Dynasty; Yuan dynasty painting with pen and ink as the mainstream; The emergence of Ming and Qing painting schools; Inheritance and development of modern painting. ?

The development of Chinese painting today is divided according to the scope; Divided into figure painting, flower-and-bird painting and landscape painting. Pen, ink, paper and inkstone are tools of Chinese painting. The techniques of Chinese painting are divided into meticulous painting and freehand brushwork. The beauty of lines, composition and composition in Chinese painting expresses the beauty of artistic conception, form and art.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Painting (Art Term)