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A facade color arrangement dominated by meaningful or legible letters, numbers, symbols, or other text characters.
A multicolor text surface is one in which any form of meaningful or legible text characters dominate the arrangement, including letters, numerals, hieroglyphs, symbols, or other signifying or pronounceable characters.
The characters can belong to any writing system and can include numerals or symbols. The definition is not restricted to alphabetic lettering.
The characters must dominate the arrangement. Small incidental lettering within a larger picture does not by itself establish a text-dominated surface.
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geometric pattern
A facade color pattern organized into recognizable geometric shapes, even where their outlines are somewhat rough. -
gradation
Continuous variation in color across a surface without clear boundaries between colors. -
image
A multicolor surface which is largely filled by one or more representational pictures. -
marbling
A facade color mixture with streaks, swirls, or mottling that does not form clearly defined shapes or a distinct pattern. -
organic pattern
Different shades organized in biomorphic layout with curving or irregular lines. -
ornamental pattern
A multicolor surface largely filled with regularly arranged decorative flourishes. -
spots
A somewhat regular pattern of solid markings against a different color of background. -
stripes
A facade color pattern of roughly parallel bands, which may run straight, curve, turn, or form concentric rings.