1. 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

2. 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.

3. Repetition

4. 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

5. Gradation

6. 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.

7. Transition

8. 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?

9. Contrast and Opposition

10. 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.

11. Radiation

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

15. 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.