ORGANIC SHAPES

Prepared By : Misbah Asif Roll No. 13023901-025

Definition of shape

Category of shape

Definition of organic shapes

Organic shape in art

Main uses

Challenges

TABLE OF CONTENT:

Difference b/w organic &

geometric shapes

Role of technology

Positive and negative spaces

Combination of both shapes

DEFINE SHAPE:

. A shape is an element of art. Specifically, it is

an enclosed space, the boundaries of which are

defined by other elements of art (i.e.: lines, colors,

values, textures, etc.). Shapes are limited to two

dimensions: length and width.

Geometric shape

CATEGORY OF SHAPE:

Organic shape

DEFINITION OF ORGANIC

SHAPE

Are shapes with a natural look and a flowing and

curving appearance.

Organic shapes and forms are typically irregular or

asymmetrical.

Organic shapes are associated with things from the

natural world, like plants and animals.

ORGANIC SHAPE IN ART:

. Organic shapes are forms that, unlike geometric shapes,

don't have perfect or uniform measurements .Generally,

these types of shapes are found primarily in nature, such as

in clouds, plants, or even people, but you can find them in

man-made items or structures, as well, such as contemporary

buildings

ORGANIC SHAPES:

A RT I S T S U S E T H E S E S H A P E S I N

D I F F E R E N T WAY S :

When attempting to create a piece that looks natural, flowing,

soft or calming, organic shapes are generally the shapes of

choice.

When attempting to create a sense of chaos, anger, or

rigidity, geometric shapes are used. Geometric shapes may also

be used to create abstract interpretations of things that would

normally be depicted as organic shapes.

PROBLEMS:

Organic shapes, whether used in art or in landscaping, can be difficult to

create. A curving or flowing line that curves too far can look man-made and

detract from the natural look. This makes patterns of this style somewhat

time consuming to make.

Whereas geometric shapes provide clear guidelines for how a person

should construct them, there is no set pattern for how to make an organic

one. This gives a person a lot of flexibility in terms of how he designs and

what he can create, but it also makes it challenging to describe or precisely

recreate an organic pattern that is already made.

ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY:

Technology is addressing some of the issues with making

natural-looking organic shapes. Developers are making

computer aided design (CAD) programs for areas such as

graphic design that use complex codes and algorithms to

generate images that look free form.

Are circles, rectangles, squares,

triangles and so on - have the clear

edges one achieves when using tools to

create them.

Most geometric shapes are made by

humans, though crystals are also

considered to be geometric despite the

fact that they are made in nature.

Are shapes with a natural look and

a flowing and curving appearance.

Organic shapes and forms are

typically irregular or asymmetrical.

Organic shapes are associated with

things from the natural world, like

plants and animals.

DIFFERENCE

Geometric Shape: Organic Shape:

DIFFERENCE:

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE

Free form figures may be positive or negative, similar to

geometric ones. Positive means that the shape has something

inside of it, such as the irregular image of a face where two

eyes are drawn in. Negative means that only the outline is

complete and that the figure is empty.

POSITIVE & NEGATIVE:

COMBINING:

You can use the two types together to create really

interesting designs. If everything was just organic or just

geometric, it would get very boring. Combining the two

give visual interest.

ANY QUESTION?