Art & Rhythm By Fran Rodrigues, Shamika Cooper, Daniel Aquino, Chevaughn Roberts

What is the goal of the principle?  The goal of rhythm is to guide the viewers eye through the artwork, creating a sense of movement and show visual interest using the repeated elements of design. The principle is used to create a sense of movement.

Understanding what rhythm is in art Rhythm is created when one or more element of design are used repeatedly to create a feeling of organized movement. Rhythm creates a mood like music or dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and active, variety is essential.

Art displaying rhythm Art work done by Patrick Raymond : Oil-on-canvas

Art displaying rhythm and movement Gloria Petyarre Bush Medicine Dreaming 2008 Acrylic on canvas 152 x 91cm

Art displaying rhythm Anna Killmeier Calligraphic Line Study :: 2D Composition 2009

Art displaying rhythm Kate Huntington Dancing to the Rhythm and Roots Oil on canvas 20 x 24

Art Displaying rhythm Renata Domagalska Flamenco on the Spanish Street Year Mixed media - oil and acrylic on canvas. Size 100x100 cm.

Nonobjective shapes and rhythm  Nonobjective shapes have the ability to create rhythm. Bruno Paolo Benedetti Flying pink abstract petals on blue sky background. The wind changes the petals into fluid flying shapes. Abstract non objective photography Size 20x24 inches on wrapped canvas

How artists accomplished rhythm  Use an energetic color palette  Strong painterly brush strokes  Sensual line  Visual contrast  Abstract patterns/ designs

Fran: Rhythm example Repeated patterns and vertical lines form direction And flow thus creating rhythm.

Fran: Rhythm example Repetition of lines, patterns, and direction create rhythm.

Shamika: Rhythm example Repetition of patterns and direction create rhythm.

Shamika: Rhythm example Repetition of lines and direction create rhythm and movement.

Daniel: Rhythm Example Repetition of long lines/ shapes leading toward vanishing point creates rhythm and movement.

Daniel: Example of Rhythm Repeated patterns helped to create lots of visual interest and movement. Diagonal lines psychologically represent movement/rhythm.

Chevaughn: Rhythm example Repetition of patterns and direction create rhythm and movement.

Chevaughn: Rhythm example Repetition of patterns and diagonal lines create movement and rhythm.

Rhythm: Repeated patterns, diagonal lines, and contour lines combined created movement throughout this final piece of art. By: Fran Rodrigues, Shamika Cooper, Daniel Aquino, Chevaughn Roberts