Elements and Principles of design » Shape

Posted: September 27, 2013 | Full size is 900 × 600 pixels

A shape is defined as an area that stands out from the space next to or around it due to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, color, or texture. All objects are composed of shapes and all other ‘Elements of Design’ are shapes in some way.
In this picture the viewer immediately notices the distinct shape of the heart in the picture. The white heart stands out from its red outline. They create implied lines around the white area revealing the shape of the heart.

A shape is defined as an area that stands out from the space next to or around it due to a defined or implied boundary, or because of differences of value, color, or texture. All objects are composed of shapes and all other ‘Elements of Design’ are shapes in some way.
In this picture the viewer immediately notices the distinct shape of the heart in the picture. The white heart stands out from its red outline. They create implied lines around the white area revealing the shape of the heart.


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