ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Interlace (art)

Okay, imagine you have a big sheet of paper and you want to draw a picture on it. But instead of drawing the whole picture at once, you divide the paper into smaller sections and draw a little bit in each section. Then, you go back and fill in the spaces you missed before. That's kind of what interlacing is like in art.

In art, interlacing means to weave or overlap lines or shapes together to create a pattern or design. It's like putting together a puzzle, but instead of pieces, you're using lines and shapes. Interlacing can create a beautiful and intricate pattern that catches your eye and makes you want to look closer.

You can find examples of interlacing in all kinds of art, from ancient Celtic knotwork to modern graphic design. Sometimes it's easy to see the interwoven lines and shapes, and other times it's more subtle. But no matter what, it's always interesting to look at and appreciate the skill and detail that went into creating it.

So, next time you see a piece of art with lots of twisting, weaving lines and shapes, you can think to yourself, "Wow, that artist was really good at interlacing!"