244 Interiors Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. ■ Repetition. As the simplest type of rhythm, it controls the eye movement by repeating a single element again and again. Typically, the elements are in similar size and length. ■ Transition. This type of rhythm uses a line that carries the eye easily and without interruption from one point to another. An architectural element such as an arched window or doorway is an example. To make your rhythmic pattern more interesting, you can vary the amount of space between an element’s reoccurrence. This changes the pace of visual rhythm. It can move from graceful, calm, and regular to sharp, dramatic, and stimulating. As with music, the elements or notes do not change as the songwriter creates new tunes. Instead, it is the arrangement of the elements or notes that bring about original compositions. Rhythm is a powerful principle of design. When used properly, it is a recurrence of successive elements in a pattern of repetition. A B D C Figure 8-32 Interior designers typically use four types of rhythm— (A) alternation, (B) progression, (C) repetition, and (D) transition. Discuss how each type of rhythm might be used in an interior space. Patrick McCall/Shutterstock.com Photographer: Ron Ruscio/Interior Designer: Andrea Schumacher Interiors Kasia Bialasiewicz/Shutterstock.com pics721/Shutterstock.com