What is rhythm?
Annie Albers, Vincent Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt鈥檚 works show elements repeating to create regular, progressive and flowing rhythms.
Rhythm in art and design refers to a relationship between elements that creates a sense of harmonyA combination of different elements that results in a pleasing effect, for example in art or music..
Rhythm can be seen in patterns, in relationships between colours and shapes, and in repetitions of lines and forms.
Rhythms help to guide the viewer's eye around a piece rather than allowing the eye to settle on a particular focal point.
There are three main types of rhythm:
- Regular rhythm 鈥 elements are repeated exactly in an evenly spaced arrangement
- Flowing rhythm 鈥 movement is suggested through repeating organicIrregular, flowing or relating to nature. In art and design, organic shapes, forms or lines are imperfect as opposed to perfect geometric elements.shapes or through irregular repetition of repeating elements
- Progressive rhythm 鈥 a sequence is created in which the elements are changed slightly every time they are repeated