Rhythm in contemporary ceramics art

The elements of Art and Design are arranged inclusively through principles of harmony, opposition, repetition, motion and rhythm. This study focuses rhythm and its attributes, which is one of the principles of basic design. Rhythm is defined as an order of repetition of moving. It is a principle of esthetic expression that utilizes emotional, audial, visual perception. Rhythm is categorized into four different types; line-pattern rhythm, formal rhythm, color rhythm, size-gap rhythm and polyrhythm -in which one or more types are used together- in order to capture it on art pieces. Rhythm comprised by using visual perception, is also referred to emotional regulation and kinesthetic empathy. The study allocates a chapter on definition of Art and its classification, and descriptions of rhythm in sub categories of Art. The study then focuses Rhythm in Ceramic Arts, which is considered as a sub-category under Plastic Arts. Ceramic Arts addresses Rhythm as principle that provides dynamic, active and balanced stand and posture that helps to read the art piece by guiding eye to follow the shape or the form. Afterwards, study introduces Rhythm and its definition under Industrial Ceramics and Contemporary Ceramic Arts, which are two major sub-categories under Ceramic Arts. The study then focuses on influential Contemporary Ceramic Artists. Their work is analyzed in terms of principle of rhythm. Lastly, study presents personal art pieces of the author as a reflection of her learning outcomes, experience and knowledge on the topic of principle of rhythm. Keywords: Rhythm, Repetition, Motion, Ceramic, Art