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