Rhythm and Movement

Directions:  Read chapter 9 of Art Talk, then answer the following questions.

1. List 5 types of rhythm.

2. How do we perceive visual rhythm?

3. Give an example of where we see visual rhythm.

4. ________ and ________are often used to talk about repetition in art.

5. A________ is a unit that is repeated in visual rhythm.

6. On a grocery store shelf filled with cans, one can is a motif. In a jar of marbles, one marble is a motif. In a classroom, one __________ is a motif.

7. Define module.

8. ____________ is a word used to describe a decorative surface design and is a 2-D decorative visual repetition.

9. Look around the room and list 5 places you see #8.

10. Name the 5 types of rhythm listed in Chapter 5.  __________ __________  __________  __________  __________

11. _________ is a motif repeated in no apparent order, with no regular spaces in between.

12. __________ rhythm has identical motifs and equal amounts of space between them.  This rhythm has a steady beat.

13. Describe alternating rhythm.

14. __________ rhythm is created by repeating wavy lines.

15. Look at FIGURE 9.21 and 9.22.  What type of rhythm are these an example of?

16. Define Progressive rhythm.

17. Artists use rhythm to create __________.

18. Movement is the Principle of Design(art) that is used to create the look and feeling of __________ and to guide the viewer’s eyes throughout the work of art.

19. __________ sculptures actually move in space. 

20. There is an example of a sculpture that moves in this class.  Where is it? ____________________  What is this type called? ________________________________