Geometric shapes
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This document discusses different shapes and their symbolic meanings in art and various cultures. It describes squares and cubes as representing rational order, precision and impersonality. Hexagons and octagons are seen as stable due to their relationship to natural phenomena. Triangles represent precariousness due to their small bases. Circles symbolize perfection, eternity and unity due to their radial symmetry. Shapes like squares, circles and triangles have symbolic meanings across different cultures from China, India, Tibet and indigenous groups in the Philippines. The artist Paul Cezanne viewed the universe as being composed of cubes, cones and cylinders.
Geometric shapes
- 1. SHAPE An Element of Art
- 2. GENESIS OF FORMS: Artist’s Imagination Artist’s Observation and Comments Artist Convey Meanings
- 7. SQUARE AND CUBE -Rational order - Intellectual precision and exactitude -Unyielding impersonality -The rule of law -Scientific and technological values
- 8. SQUARE – HEXAGON AND OCTAGON -GIVES THE APPEARANCE OF STABILITY -Because the physical order and stability of the universe is based o the: o 4 elements o 4 seasons o 4 stages of man’s life o 4 points of the compass
- 10. - Signifies stability when it rests on its base with the apex pointed upwards - Symbolizes fire and the aspiration of all things towards a higher unity - BROAD BASE is more stable than a triangle of SMALL BASE and long sides
- 11. o Sense of precariousness and danger -Mentally associated with: sharp points Spikes Silver glasses
- 14. - self- contained form without angles or corners -SIGNIFIES: o Perfection o Eternity o Closed universe o State of oneness
- 15. a. Circumference- no beginning , no end represents circular movement b. Radial lines- from the center to any point of the circumference are equidistant thus maintaining a perfect equilibrium of all forces c. Diameter- intersects the circle through its center divides it into equal halves or semicircles
- 19. Emblem of the sun Primal source of light energy Motif or symbol in all cultures Often embellished with rays
- 21. In Chinese culture- signifies interactive dualism or dialectics - divided by a sigmoid line - conveys the idea that everything contains the seed
- 22. In Indian art and philosophy, -A geometric shape used as an aid to mental concentration and meditation - represents “macrocosm and microcosm” a gatepost between the two - have 3 basic principles: center, symmetry and cardinal points
- 23. -Literally means circle and center - its traditional design uses both the circle symbol of the cosmos and the square – symbol of earth
- 24. In Tibet- Mandala was carried to its fullest development as an artistic form and as an aid to meditation Mandala of Kalachakra- the center is the holy of holies where the deity is contained within the square, the “Palace of inner beings”
- 25. Mandalas are also found in : “Sand- paintings of Navaho Indians” Stonehenge in England
- 26. (TAUSUG)
- 28. • Post- impressionist artist who anticipated cubism • advanced the theory that the entire universe can be reduced to 3 shapes: cube, cone and cylinder • sought a return to structure by geometrizing his subjects