RhythmRhythm Rhythm is defined as Rhythm is defined as continuouscontinuous, recurrent, or , recurrent, or

organized movement. organized movement. Leads the eye from one point to another and Leads the eye from one point to another and

creates creates motionmotion.. It allows for underlying unity and evolving variety in a It allows for underlying unity and evolving variety in a

design.design.

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TYPES OF RHYTHMTYPES OF RHYTHM

Rhythm by RepetitionRhythm by Repetition Rhythm by GradationRhythm by Gradation Rhythm by RadiationRhythm by Radiation Rhythm by OppositionRhythm by Opposition Rhythm by TransitionRhythm by Transition

Rhythm By RepetitionRhythm By Repetition

Rhythm created by Rhythm created by duplicatingduplicating (repeating) shapes, (repeating) shapes, colors, pattern, line, colors, pattern, line, texture.texture.

Beams in the ceiling Beams in the ceiling are repeated. are repeated. Window panes, Window panes, repeat. Stripes on repeat. Stripes on ottoman and chair ottoman and chair are repeated.are repeated.

Rhythm by Repetition…Rhythm by Repetition…PContinuous related movement.PNatural textures and patterns of the earth.

REPETITIONREPETITION

REPETITIONREPETITION

Rhythm By GradationRhythm By Gradation Rhythm created by a Rhythm created by a

gradual gradual change in change in size or color.size or color.

Paint on wall changes Paint on wall changes gradually in value.gradually in value.

Rhythm by Gradation…Rhythm by Gradation…PCompleted by increasing or decreasing

one or more qualities.PIt suggests an onward motion by

successive changes toward a goal.

GRADATIONGRADATION

GRADATIONGRADATION

Rhythm By RadiationRhythm By Radiation Rhythm created by Rhythm created by

objects coming from objects coming from a a central axiscentral axis..

Tall Grasses Tall Grasses “radiate” from the “radiate” from the center of the vase on center of the vase on this bathroom vanity.this bathroom vanity.

Rhythm by Radiation…Rhythm by Radiation…PAll parts of a composition are balanced and

repeated around a center.Petals of a daisy, Chairs around a table, Circular objects such as plates, bowls, light fixtures, textile patterns, hanging plants and chandeliers

RADIATIONRADIATION

RADIATIONRADIATION

Rhythm By OppositionRhythm By Opposition Rhythm created by Rhythm created by

lines meeting at lines meeting at right angles right angles or or contrasting colors.contrasting colors.

Contrasting black Contrasting black and white tiles and and white tiles and the lines the lines intersecting at intersecting at right angles.right angles.

Rhythm by OppositionRhythm by OppositionPThe direct placement of forms or colors to

create opposition by an abrupt change.Ornate objects placed in quiet backgrounds, Old versus

new, Round forms next to square ones, Red next to green (complementary colors)

OPPOSITIONOPPOSITION

OPPOSITIONOPPOSITION

Rhythm By TransitionRhythm By Transition Rhythm created by Rhythm created by

curved lines curved lines that that carry your eye carry your eye across a straight across a straight surface.surface.

Window treatments Window treatments that gently swag that gently swag down, create a soft down, create a soft rhythm by rhythm by transition.transition.

Rhythm by TransitionRhythm by TransitionPOften subtle.PLeads the eye in a gentle, continuous,

uninterrupted visual flow from one area to another or object to another.PCurved lines are a sign of transition.

TRANSITIONTRANSITION

TRANSITIONTRANSITION

RhythmRhythm The key to rhythm The key to rhythm

is continuityis continuity The organized The organized

movement of movement of recurring or recurring or developing developing patterns into a patterns into a connected whole.connected whole.

It’s all about the It’s all about the movement!movement!

What Type of What Type of Rhythm?Rhythm?

Repetition?Repetition?Gradation?Gradation?Radiation?Radiation?Opposition?Opposition?Transition?Transition?

Where do you see Where do you see rhythm?rhythm?