Patterns tend to repeat themselves.
How are repetition and rhythm used in art?
Rhythm is a principle of design that suggests movement or action. Rhythm is usually achieved through the repetition of lines, shapes, colors, and more. It creates a visual tempo in artworks and provides a path for the viewer’s eye to follow
There are 4 types of Rhythm:
Random Rhythm.
Regular Rhythm.
Alternating Rhythm.
Flowing Rhythm.
Progressive Rhythm.
Repetition can be less structured than pattern, which is more regular. Both can work to create a sense of rhythm, as discussed below. The large base of a Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze statue of Vairochana Buddha is composed of literally thousands of tiny bodhisattvas (Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have chosen to stay on earth to help others achieve enlightenment), which therefore seem to serve to support Buddha figuratively, as well as visually. Their repetition is very regular, establishing a clear pattern. This is also the case in the Buddhist mandala from the 9th century. The pattern in both cases emphasizes the unity of purpose shared by these thousands of figures, each an embodiment of the ideal of compassion.
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