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This piece delves into the fundamental concept of form as a three-dimensional volume that occupies space in geometric and organic styles. It highlights renowned works such as Rembrandt's portraits, Gauguin's explorations, and prominent sculptures like Henry Moore’s bronze forms and the Hellenistic Winged Victory. The interplay of decorative and functional forms is also examined through examples like Egyptian canopic jars and masks. The aim is to understand how form influences visual perception and artistic expression across different mediums and periods.
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An Element of Design Form
Form: • Always three dimensional • Never two dimensional • Form is a 3-D volume that takes up space in three general directions.
Form Types: • Geometric • Organic
Geometric Forms • Appears man made • Samples: square, rectangle, circle, star, oval…
Mary Ann Sullivan 1950 Fiber glass
Greek Hellenistic 240-190 BC Winged Victory In the Louvre in France. Nike of Samothrace Marble Sculpture