Physical Characteristics of Shape |
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Objective: |
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Abstract Imaginary, a shape contrived by the artist, nonrepresentative. |
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Geometric: Based on standardized shapes, rectilinear, triangular, polygon. |
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Organic: Natural, rounded or egg-like shapes. |
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Spatial and Design Characteristics of Shape |
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Pictorial Depth: The 2-dimensional flat picture plane manipulated through shape to create volume, an illusion of space; suggestion of depth. |
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Planes and Volumes: Design elements arranged in relation to one another suggesting volume and space through layering and overlapping. |
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Size: Larger objects appear closer, smaller shapes appear farther away. |
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Vertical Location: The higher an object on the plane, the farther away it appears. |
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