A motif is essentially a theme, or general characteristic, which describes the environment of a work of art. The word has developed its meaning to refer to abstracts, like the character of a society, or a setting. Motifs are often the basis of styles and fashions, some of which become highly developed or overstated. |
Examples of Motif:
The new restaurant has a 1930s jazz club motif. The ultra-primitive motif always seems to work well in board meetings. The Austin Powers look isn't necessarily the best motif for actually meeting human beings. The artwork used a strongly manga motif, so that even the critics looked like anime characters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motif_%28visual_arts%29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motif |
![]() Ajanta cave ceiling motif before entrance, india. |
![]() Plant motif, taj mahal. |
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