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Geometric form

A form with clear regularity such as circles or polygons

A form with clear geometric regularity.

Visual Treatments & Formal Design
Geometric form · Medium-sized dog

Medium-sized dog

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A phrase to start with

Gives a subject regular geometric structure.

Appearance and effects

Regular outlines and planes read clearly.

Visual traits

  • regular outlines
  • clear planes

Expected changes

  • Circular or polygonal construction is more likely to appear
  • Outlines are more likely to become regular

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

A geometric form has clear, regular outlines or planes such as circles, triangles, or polygons. Line weight, material, lighting, and damage remain separate choices.

In more detail

It specifies regularity in a form; it does not specify a geometric pattern, architecture, a color, or a material.

Includes

  • forms with regular outlines or planes

Excludes

  • organic forms
  • geometric patterns
  • material
  • lighting
  • or damage

What this does not imply

  • geometric patterns
  • particular architecture
  • material
  • lighting
  • or damage

Variability

To prevent regularity from replacing the subject, specify the subject and extent of the treatment together.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify form regularity only

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Make the subject's form geometric
  • not its pattern or setting

Typical uses

  • Organize a subject with regular forms

Possible failure modes

  • Too many organic contours remain
  • A pattern appears instead of changing the form

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