2.Rhythm

Rhythm

Rhythm is how the eye moves throughout the composition; leading the attention from one aspect to another. This can be achieved by using repeating or alternating elements or patterns. How often something repeats and the intensity of its contrast creates rhythm.

What exactly is a tessellation?

Tessellations are patterns resulting from arranging, or tiling, shapes without any gaps. They can be made by positioning the same shape with one of these three operations:

• translation
• rotation
• reflection

Translation can be thought of as sliding the shape along a plane. This is the type of tessellation you can make easily with a sticky note. Rotation tessellations are accomplished by rotating the tessellated shape. Reflection tessellations are mirrored. You can also create complex tessellations by combining multiple operations.