Patterns and symbols

Patterns and symbols are tools we use to communicate and understand the world more efficiently. Patterns are repeated arrangements or sequences—like stripes on a zebra or the rhythm in music—that provide structure and predictability. Symbols are signs or images that stand for ideas or objects, such as a heart representing love or a traffic light symbolizing stop and go. Together, they help us recognize, interpret, and convey complex information quickly, whether in art, language, or everyday life. Understanding these allows us to decode meaning and recognize relationships within the patterns and symbols around us.