The Principle of Design of Rhythm can be shown in art in several ways. Artworks appear to have "rhythm" when Elements and images appear to "move" through repetition, overlapping, and even pattern, giving the art a "beat" that repeats at certain intervals (just as in music and dance). Diagonal lines and shapes also help make an artwork appear to "move" and appear more dynamic. In the example below, the overlapping, diagonal shapes traveling across the composition help give the artwork a sense of "rhythm.