Rhythm

 Rhythm- Is an art form that is based on repetition and also show visual unity.


        The image below is an example of rhythm.  It illustrates a specific pattern and tells your mind which way the picture is headed.

 

 Raymond, Patrick. "Patrick Raymond-The Rhythm Series- Art for Professionals." Patrick Raymond-The Rhythm Series- Art for Professionals. N.p., 01 Jan. 2012. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://art.patrickraymond.com/Rhythm/rhythm.htm>

 The image below is a totally different example of rhythm but follows the same concept.  This form can also be called manipulating rhythm.

 

                                        "Exploring Adaptable Art." » Exploring Visual Rhythm. Nucleus Cms, 26 Nov. 2012. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://adaptablearts.com/index.php?itemid=34>.


The final example of rhythm illustrates a form of a pattern heading in a particular direction.  As you can see all the shapes are parallel and aligned to one another.  There is a term for this called Progressive Rhythm. 

   "Exploring Adaptable Art." » Exploring Visual Rhythm. Nucleus Cms, 26 Nov. 2012. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://adaptablearts.com/index.php?itemid=34>.