Principle #3- Continuity

D’Alishawn Grooms

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Definition of Continuity

Continuity is elements that are arranged on a line or curve that are perceived to be related. Elements that are not on the line or curve can appear unrelated. Continuity helps us interpret direction and movement through a composition. Continuity is an effective tool because it helps artists guide a visitor’s eye in a certain direction. Depending on the composition the artist can use continuity to control where the viewer’s eyes go through the composition.

Creating Continuity

This design creates continuity by how the movement starts from one side to the other. The ending creates the focus because the circles go from fade to full which also makes the viewer focus on the movement to the end focus. This is a good example of continuity because there is related movement through the composition and the viewer’s eyes will follow the faded circles all the way to the end focus which is the full circle.