DESIGN PRINCIPLES: RHYTHM

This week i have two examples of Rhythm:

In this book by F.A. Giles (Artwork also by F.A. Giles) we can see a few distinct examples of Rhythm.  The color pattern suggest that the orange and blue scheme continues rhythmically (implied by the font at the bottom).  The font used is repeated throughout each section, suggesting a good sense of rhythmic flow.  The spacing is even and continues throughout each line as well.  there is nothing distracting about the background color which takes away from the rhythm throughout the cover.  (F.A. Giles, Pruning Evergreens and Deciduous Trees and Shrubs, U of I Urbana Illinois, 1971)

The second example i have is from album artwork by the band Aerosmith.  We can clearly see examples of Rhythm throughout this piece of work.  The font size and spacing is what first grabs your attention, and the rhythm is present through the use of repetition.  The background is an excellent example of rhythm, the combination of the repeating pattern of diagonal lines which form an unending spiral and the black/blue color scheme is hypnotizing; bringing great energy to the piece.  The wings also have a nice flow, and the jagged lines on the side of the wings repeat and bring further rhythm to the composition. (Aerosmith, Big Ones, artist not provided, Geffen, 1994)