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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 .

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 organic 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