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Elements of Shapes
BY: Mike Johnson
Defination of a Shape
A shape is an element of art, that is in an enclosed space, the boundaries of the shape are defined by other elements such as a line, color,
value, texture.
Shapes
Basic element of Design and GraphicsAlone or with other shapes or lines they can
convey universal meanings as well as guide the eye or organize information
Geometrical Shapes
They are structured, often symmetrical shapesSome Examples are squares, triangles, circles
and also octagons, hexagons, and cones
Natural Shapes
Found in nature or they can be man-madeLeaves are the example are a natural shape
An ink blob is a natural shapeNatural shapes are often fluid and irregular
Abstract Shapes
Stylized or simplified versions of natural shapesSymbols found on signs, such as the stylized
wheelchair shape for handicapped access are one example
More Examples
BrochuresAds
NewslettersGraphics
LogosSymbols
And many other print projects include many shapes of all kinds
Pictures
Relatation to Graphics
Shapes are used everyday in Graphics when you draw a square in Illustrator or cut out an image in
Photo-shopBasic shapes are essential to Graphics when
designing a poster or t-shirt even if you think you didn't use a basic shape or any shape really you
do you just don't know it yet
Video on Shapes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb9Zn8dzL1k
Facts about Shapes
Vary in size, color, look and feelDefined area enclosed by elements such as line,
color, value, textureIn painting and drawing, shapes may take on a 3-
D appearance when they are limited to dimensions, length, and width
Can be Natural, Abstract, Wild, or Geometric