Principles of Design - Rhythm

 
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Rhythm in art/design is similar to rhythm in music. 

This video clip gives a glimpse at how rhythm in art is related to rhythm in design. 

 
Rhythm can be achieved by the; repetition, alteration, graduation or linear arrangement of the elements of a composition in a non-uniform manner to imply movement. Apart from creating rhythm, the cyclical or regular repetition of the art elements creates interest and suggests unity.


 
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For the implied movement to create rhythm, the repetition of the motifs has to be random. A regular/regularly alternating repetition creates a pattern instead. The difference between pattern and rhythm is that rhythm requires variety while on the other hand, pattern requires consistency and uniformity.

 

Tara does a whole lot of due analysis on the topic of Rhythm as one of the Design Principles. Follow her blog here.

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