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Shape. A shape is an enclosed space. There are 3 basic groups of shapes. We must recognize these because. compositions are made up of shapes. Geometric. Biomorphic. Amorphous. Geometric Shapes
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Shape A shape is an enclosed space.
There are 3 basic groups of shapes. We must recognize these because... compositions are made up of shapes.
Geometric Biomorphic Amorphous
Geometric Shapes are generally shapes that have a specific arrangement of straight and or curved lines or edges enclosing a space.
Franz Marc “Mountains” 1912
Marc Chagall “The Village” 1911
Marc Chagall “The Village” 1911
Karl Schmit-Rottluff “Houses at Night” 1912
Diego Rivera “FlowerVendor” 1935
Biomorphic Shapes are shapes that have a recognizable outline derived from living things
Asher B. Durand “Beeches” 1845
N. C. Wyeth “The Pay Stage” 1909
Ernst Kichner “The Street” 1913
Margareta Haverman “Vase with Flowers” 1716
Amorphous Shapes are shapes that are formless, nameless, and without clarity, such as clouds
N.C. Wyeth “Stonewall Jackson The Long Roll” 1910
N. C. Wyeth “The Giant” 1923
It is most important for the artist to be aware of the different types of shapes used in a composition so that the he can consciously make sure they are used throughout the whole composition.