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What is SHAPE?
A two-dimensional area defined by boundaries.
A shape is also the contour or outline of something.
Two types of SHAPES
Geometric Shapes
Regular and precise, based on mathematical formulars.
Examples: Circle, Oval, Square, Rectangle, Triangle, Diamond, Trapezium, Octagon etc.
Organic
Free-form and resemble natural forms like leaves, flowers, and clouds.
Examples: Leaf-shaped, Egg-shaped, Petal-shaped, etc.
Check out these video resources on geometric and organic shapes.
Words and phrases to use when talking about SHAPES
Geometric: Relating to shapes based on mathematics.
Organic: Having a natural, flowing shape, often found in nature.
Regular: Having sides and angles that are equal.
Irregular: Not having a regular or predictable shape.
Abstract: Not representing real-world objects.
Round: Having a curved shape.
Curved: Having a bend or arc.
Angular: Having sharp corners or points.
Pointy: Having a sharp end.
Tapered: Gradually narrowing towards a point.
Symmetrical: Having a balanced or mirrored appearance.
Twisted: Having a spiraling or contorted shape.
Wavy: Having a series of curves, like waves.
Forked: Divided into two or more branches at an angle.
Concave: Having a surface that curves inward.
Convex: Having a surface that curves outward.
Circular / Squarish / Rectangular / Oval etc.
How do shapes express different ideas or emotions?
Examples:
Circle - Jolly, happy, cute, friendly, soft, welcoming
Triangle - Stable, grounded, sensitive, aggressive
Square/Rectangle - Determined, strong, firm, stable, stubborn
Examples of SHAPES in Art and around us
Round shapes like circles are associated with being friendly and approachable. See the examples of round shapes in what we see around us: cartoon characters, logos, and furniture.
Kirby (Character)
Po (Character) from Kungfu Panda
Doraemon (Character)
Minion (Character) from Despicable Me
Round Logos
A Round Table
Food for thought: How is sitting in a circle different from sitting in a square?
Triangles can give off a sense of speed, evil, danger, or stability, depending on how they are being used.
Maleficent (Character)
Use of rectangular shape to create a sense of strength and stability.
Mr Krabs (Character) from Spongebob Squarepants
Pyramids of Giza
Triangular Logos
Squares/Rectangles give a sturdy and strong impression.
Viktor&Rolf Haute Couture (Fashion Design)
Mr Carl Frederickson (Character) from Up
Wreck-it-Ralph (Character)
Squarish/Rectangular Logos
SHAPE in Real Life
Road Signs
Nature
SHAPE in Artworks
Untitled, Kazimir Malevich
Vega-Nor (series), Victor Vasarely
Rythme No.1, Robert Delaunay
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