rhythm


 * RHYTHM**



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v **Definition in a visual arts context** § Systematic repetition ¨ Shapes ¨ Dimensions ¨ Differences § Ascending and descending progressions § Relax-climax-relax
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v **Types of architectural rhythm** § Open/indefinite ¨ Units equally spaced and without a recognizable beginning or ending ¨ Usually disturbing but confusion can be eliminated with at least a clear start or end § Close/definite ¨ May have an opposing unit starting and ending the composition ¨ May include different shapes and sizes of elements § Linear ¨ Variation of lengths ¨ Variation of curves § Different radius join curves

v **Differences between opposing conditions** § Interior ¨ Contrasting proportions may be used to stress differences and give order to events in a building § Exterior ¨ Defined by the masses ¨ Can be treated with the same principles but considering the surroundings and the activity within the building

v **Variations throughout architeture’s history** § Greek ¨ Perfectly studied linear rhythm § Roman ¨ Strong progressions much freer and more plastic than the greek’s § Gothic ¨ Extraordinarily varied with clearly defined series on walls, spires and gables § Barroque ¨ Ordered and dramatic lines, masses and shapes

v **Origin** § Necessities controlled by the creative imagination ¨ Constructive ¨ Functional

Rhythm is an element that gives a specific stress to the parts of any composition. Throughout the history of architecture, the dynamic conceptions have also affected the way rhythm has been expressed. Rhythm can be enhanced consciously in architecture by repeating shapes, dimensions or differences. Depending on what the spatial sequence needs, several types of rhythm can be conceived to boost a certain perception of beginning, ending, transition or change.
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 * Gabriel Rizzo's slideshow on rhythm**

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 * Audio response**

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