"Patterns of Culture" is a seminal work by anthropologist Ruth Benedict, published in 1934. The book explores how different cultures develop unique patterns of behavior, values, and beliefs. Benedict argues that these cultural patterns shape the way individuals within a society think and act, influencing everything from art to social norms. Benedict categorizes cultures into distinct types, such as Apollonian and Dionysian, based on their dominant traits. This classification helps to understand the diversity of human experience and the ways in which cultural context affects individual identity. The work remains influential in anthropology and cultural studies today.