Repetition
Definition
Repetition involves using similar visual elements multiple times within a composition. It creates rhythm and unity by establishing patterns and consistency.
Analogy
Imagine listening to your favorite song with its catchy chorus that repeats throughout. Just like how repetition in music adds structure and familiarity, repetition in art adds rhythm and cohesion.
Related terms
Pattern: Pattern is created by repeating motifs or designs regularly. It can be simple or complex and can occur in various forms such as geometric shapes or organic forms.
Movement: Movement refers to creating the illusion of motion within an artwork. Repetition plays an important role in suggesting movement by repeating lines, shapes, or colors.
Texture: Texture is the surface quality of an object depicted visually through repeated patterns or marks that simulate tactile sensations.
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