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Elements of
Design:
Shape & Form
SHAPE
2. Shape has a dimension of up and down,
from side to side, but no thickness.
1. Shape is a term for a flat area or plane
surface.
SHAPE3. Shape more often refers to the two-dimensional
representation of specific names such as:
A. Square
B. Circle
C. Triangle
D. Rectangle
SHAPE4. Some shapes are created by the edge of
surrounding shapes. Therefore, space
can be shape.
FORM
1. Form is usually 3-D.
2. Form is something that has
thickness, substance, and
body.
FORM
3. Objects may be seen as
related to primary forms
such as:
A. Cube
B. Cones
C. Cylinder
D. Sphere
FORM
4. The space occupied by a
form is called positive space,
and the space surrounding
the form is referred to as
negative space.
FORMThree Classes of Shapes & Forms
1. Geometric
2. Biomorphic
3. Amorphic
Principles of
Design:
Balance &
Emphasis
BALANCE!. Formal Balance
a. symmetrical (may also be radial)
b. Identical or similar elements placed equal
distances from the center of the
composition, so there is equal distribution
of weight on both sides.
BALANCE!. Formal Balance
HORIZONTAL SYMMETRY
RADIAL SYMMETRY
BALANCE2. Informal Balance
a. asymmetrical (an off-center axis)
b. the organization of unlike elements
BALANCE2. Informal Balance
ASYMMETRY
APPROXIMATE HORIZONTAL SYMMETRY
BALANCE
3. Balance of all contributing parts in a work
of art creates unity.DIFFERENT TYPES OF BALANCE
a. Symmetrical
b. Asymmetrical
c. Radial
d. Approximate Symmetry
EMPHASIS
Focal Point- certain elements that have been stressed in order to set them apart from the other elements of an artists’ composition (art piece)
1. The part of an art piece that is the emphasis is there to draw in the viewer and then allow them to enjoy the rest of the piece.
EMPHASIS
What is the focal point?
EMPHASIS
WAYS TO SHOW EMPHASIS
a.Sizeb.Colorc.Textured.Shape
Elements of Design
Color
Form
Line
Shape
Space
Texture
Value
Principles of Design
Balance
Contrast
Emphasis
Movement
Pattern
Rhythm
Unity
