Principles of art: rhythm
I can manipulate wire and paper to produce rhythm in a sculpture.
Principles of art: rhythm
I can manipulate wire and paper to produce rhythm in a sculpture.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rhythm is created by repeating elements to create a visual tempo or beat
- Rhythm can be created through line, colour, shape, pattern and composition
- Rhythm helps guide the viewer's eye around a piece rather than settling on a particular focal point.
Keywords
Rhythm - the way elements like lines, shapes, or colours are arranged to create a visual beat
Gestural - a style of art-making that captures the movement of the artist.
Common misconception
Rhythm is just another way of saying pattern
Rhythm is a visual beat that utilises pattern and repetition across an artwork to direct your eye across the work.
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Equipment
Scissors, wire, card, coloured card, glue, wool, tissue, tape
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Colours that are similar and blend well together.
Colours that are very different and make each other stand out
Colours that cannot be made by mixing other colours
Created by mixing primary colours
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
The arrangement of visual elements
Captures artist's movement
Visual beat in artwork