Principles of art: Pattern

The elements and principles of art and design are the foundation of the language we use when we speak about art.

• The elements of art are the visual tools an artist employs to create a composition: The elements are li...

Rhythm comes from movement implied through the elements of art in an organised but varied way.

While pattern demands consistency, rhythm relies on variety, similar to rhythm in music.

The visual elements of a composition should feel balanced and stable. Imbalance causes the viewer to feel disturbed.

Balance can be achieved in three ways:

1. Symmetry, where both sides of the composition have the same elements in the same positi...