Rhythm

Rhythm


Repetition Order Continuity

Rhythm : the ordered recurrence of elements in a composition

Bay spacing: each space or interval between the frames of a steel building is a “bay” Swelling: size-related changes. Diminishing: decrease in size, extent or range Mere: simple Ends: Either extremity of something that has length Masses: descriptors for features that are not separable components Heights: the vertical dimension of extension

Width: the extent of something from side to side. Setbacks: structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly Staccato: Marked by composed if disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply: Gables: the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof. Narrow: limited in size or scope. Subtly : difficult to detect or grasp by the mind. Leading: be conducive to Relief: shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background. Upwards: from a lower to a higher position Boldly: fearlessly and daringly Tight: closely constrained.

Rhythm is an attribute of any object that is marked by a systematic recurrence of elements having recognizablerelationships between them. In Architecture, much of the effects of a building will depend on the harmony, the simplicity, and the power of these rhythmical relationships There are many types of rhythm: 1. Repetition of shapes: in architecture those shapes are architectural elements like: windows, doors, columns, wall areas, arches, and the like. 2. Repetition of dimensions, such as the dimensions between supports or those of bay spacing. 3. Repetition of differences. In this rhythmical series, the ascending and descending progressions are built up from small to large and to small again. Rhythms may be indefinite and open or definite and closed. A mere repetition of similar units equally spaced and without a defined beginning or a defined end is called an open rhythm. Its effect in architecture is usually disturbing. But if an open rhythm is closed at either end by the effect of perspective or by a definite marking of each end, this sense of confusion disappears. There is another type of rhythm of great importance in architecture: the rhythm of lines. Such rhythms can be merely systematic variations of linear lengths or curvatures.

Athens Parthenon In this temple, columns define an exterior rhythm through repetition of shapes because this element is repeated several times. In Greek architecture was more important the majesty of the facades than the interior space. However, it also works with repetition of dimensions because the spaces between the columns are the same.