Elements+of+Design-+Shape

Elements of Design- Shape By: Angela M. and Annie T.

Definition: "an outward form of an object defined by an outline" Shape is created to make a visual effect of space, volume, and mass. They are 2 dimensional / 3 dimensional and are characterized to have value, colour, boundary or texture to make it noticeable.

There are two types of shapes: Geometric and Organic



Geometrical shapes: Types : Circle, Oval, Ellipse, Triangle, Square, Polygon, Rectangle, Rhombus, Pentagon, Hexagon and etc. Geometrical shapes are basic shapes that have easy patterns that are easily recognizable. They have continuous lines that connect at each corner creating a closed figure. Futhermore, they can be made by simple curves, points, plane (flat, 2D surface) and etc. Geometrical shapes tend to be symmetrical and can be determined by its external boundary.Geometrical shapes are used almost everywhere in the real and virtual world. The most common shapes found in real life are 3-dimensional, for example, rectangular prisms, spheres, triangular prisms and etc.



==== Organic shapes are irregular and natural, edges are less defined, and these shapes also tend to be asymmetrical and uneven. These shapes are usually found in nature and living things, e.g. leaves and clouds, although man-made items can imitate natural/organic forms, e.g. a paint splash. Changing a shape can change the way we view it and the way it makes us feel, they are very powerful in the way that they can communicate messages. Usually, they create a calm, soothing, peaceful and natural setting. ====

-Lead the viewers eye from one design to the other
__**Websites**__ This page is a summary of the element of design- shape, which lists the main ideas and key information. Here are some websites used to create this page and that are helpful to study from: Geometric Shapes:
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Organic Shapes:
 * http://www.vanseodesign.com/web-design/visual-grammar-shapes/
 * http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/formal_analysis.html#shape_and_form
 * http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-organic-shapes.htm
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shape_and_form_%28visual_arts%29