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RE P E T I T I ON

We tend to group elements in a random composition according to:
• their closeness or proximity to one another
• the visual characteristics they share in common
The principle of repetition utilizes both of these concepts of visual perception to order recurring elements
in a composition.

The simplest form of repetition is a linear pattern of redundant elements. Elements need not be perfectly identical,
however, to be grouped in a repetitive fashion. They may merely share a common trait or a common denominator,
allowing each element to be individually unique, yet belong to the same family.

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