Rhythm

= RHYTHM =



In visual art is an attribute of any object that is marked by a systematic recurrence of elements having recognizable relationships 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 which are of special importance in buildings.


 * 1) Repetition of shapes In the repetitions of shapes, spacing can vary without destroying rhythmical character.
 * 2) Repetition of dimensions In the repetition of dimensions, the units may vary in size or sh ape and rhythm will still remain.
 * 3) Repetition of differences.

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. Piet Mondrian made an intensive study of linear rhythm and exercised a strong influence on modern architects, especially Mies van der Rohe. This plan has a marked rhythmical character based on repetitions of wall planes and supports, and on alternations of closed and open views.

Also there is Repetition of line motions in curves

Of more importance to the architect are the larger rhythms of interior spaces. In complex buildings, the changing and progressive rhythm of shapes, with alternations of open and closed, big and little, wide and narrow, create an ordered variety of effect which contribute to the power of great and monumental structures. Forms which in plan are rhythmically related necessarily create a sense of motion and a sense of direction. In exterior rhythms, the problem is in the rhythms of the masses themselves. There has to be a rhythmical basis for the changing heights, widths, and setbacks.

Preferences in rhythm type have varied greatly in different architectural periods.
 * GREEK


 * THE ROMANS




 * GOTHIC





This building is known as the Parthenon and belongs to the Greek religious style. Greek architecture is one of the best examples of the use of rhythm on buildings. For example in the picture that I chose we can see how the rhythm is determined by the columns.

These columns reflect the rhythm by the repetition of shapes because is a single figure that is repeated several times Also reflects the repetition of dimensions because the distance between each column is the same as the height and diameter of these.

Another type of rhythm that we can see in this building is the rhythm of lines.

The Partenon is one of the most famous greek building in the history because the greeks wanted to make it so perfect and beatiful that in the end they got it. It is awesome when we see how despite all the adversities and all the centuries that have passed a part of the building continuous standing up.