recurrent, or organized movement. Rhythm Defined as continuous, recurrent, or organized movement. There are five types of rhythm in design. Repetition Gradation Transition Contrast/Opposition Radiation

Types of Rhythm 1st type of rhythm is: Repetition Repetition can be as simple as repeated shapes, patterns, colors, or textures. It can also be achieved by an alternating of shapes, patterns, colors or textures.

Repetition

Gradation Any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner. This is created by the increasing or decreasing of one or more qualities Examples are: size, color or pattern

Gradation

Transition This type of RHYTHM is often subtle. It leads the eye in a gentle, continuous uninterrupted visual flow from one area or object to another. Curved lines may help to achieve a smooth transition. Examples: an arched door way, curved sofa back or furniture place in a circular pattern implies this type of rhythm.

Transition

Contrast/Opposition Is the direct placement of objects or colors to create opposition by abrupt change. What would be an example of Contrast or Opposition?

Contrast and Opposition

Radiation Occurs when all parts of a composition are balanced and repeated around a center point. Examples: Petals of a daisy, or chairs around a table, plates, bowls, light fixtures, chandeliers. This type of rhythm is not used as much as the other types.

Radiation

1. In this room what types of rhythm do you see. Write them down in your notebook. Find space in the margin. Then we will share.

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Assignment Create a small folded book out of one piece of paper.

Assignment Write the word Rhythm on the front cover. Then embellish it make it look fun and interesting. Open the book on the left inside page (page 1) define the word rhythm. On pages 2-6 label and draw an example of each type of rhythm. This folded book will be glued into your notebook.