Chapter 8
Shape
Shape is a visually perceived space created by either a line of value/color. 3 ways a designer can use shape is:
To Separate figure ground.
To Illustrate objects through either naturalism or abstractly.
To Give a design dimension.
Figure and Ground are used to discuss positive and negative space. They are used by a designer to separate shape from the space around it.
Biomorphic Shapes are abstract shapes that illustrate a real object.
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Shellywdb. "Biomorphic Shapes, 2005, String Acrylic and Enamel on Cnavas."
Flickr. Yahoo!, 04 Apr. 2007. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuffnfluff/446459449/>. |
Naturalism is the True-to-Life actually appearance of an object.
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| Ianrobins. "Tree and Deer." Flickr. Yahoo!, 17 Sept. 2006. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianrobins/245536726/>. |
Idealism represents something as it's perceived and not really as it is.
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| Villenero. "Escher Tribute." Flickr. Yahoo!, 12 Feb. 2011. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/villenero/5438057151/>. |
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| Flickr, Ruth. "Distortion." Flickr. Yahoo!, 20 Jan. 2010. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthhb/4291514816/>. |
Distortion is altered shapes that represent an object.
Non-Objective shapes don't form an actual object and can be used very expressively.
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| Photos, Daralee's Web World. "Non Objective (Art-and-Labels.com)." Flickr. Yahoo!, 03 Oct. 2010. Web. 14 May 2012. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/dwwp/5048733764/>. |
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