Which principle describes elements repeated in the same order in a composition?

• A. Pattern
• B. Balance
• C. Convergence
• D. Tenebrism

Answer: (A)

Pattern is about repeating visual elements in the same order to create rhythm and unity in a composition. When you notice a sequence of shapes, colors, or motifs that recurs consistently across the artwork, your eye follows that predictable path, giving the piece a cohesive, organized feeling. This is exactly what’s described by elements repeated in the same order.

Balance, by contrast, is about distributing visual weight to achieve stability, convergence refers to guiding the viewer’s eye toward a focal point, and tenebrism is a lighting technique with dramatic light-dark contrast. Those describe different ways a composition can affect perception, not the idea of repeating order itself.