December 2017
Intermediate to advanced
208 pages
3h 39m
English
A shape is a formation of edges that is perceived as an individual element. It is in our makeup to apply powers of recognition to shapes. We are prone to find shapes that have meaning to us, such as faces, figures, and animals. We are also sensitive to geometric formations and regularities.
• Silhouette. The subject is presented as a flat monochrome shape on a clear background.
• Abstraction. Compositions of shapes allow for paintings that explore the formal properties of shape and color or venture into various areas of expression.
• Formal minimalism. Some minimalists have composed works with a single shape. The completeness of a single shape, the idea that it is simply a single thought, gives such work an intriguing authority.