Which element is NOT listed as a builder of unity?

• A. Lines, color, material, and/or texture
• B. Color and Texture
• C. Lines and Color
• D. Rhythm

Answer: (D)

Unity in design comes from a cohesive reading achieved by repeating and aligning core attributes across the composition. Lines, color, material, and texture are the tangible elements you actively manage to create that sense of harmony—using the same line quality, the same color family, and consistent finishes across surfaces to read as one whole.

Rhythm, by contrast, governs the tempo of how elements recur and vary, guiding the viewer’s eye through the design. It adds movement and interest but isn’t a direct builder of unity in the way repeating or aligning those tangible attributes is. It can support a unified feel, yet the core tools that establish unity are the elements themselves—lines, color, material, and texture.