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Test Your Knowledge of Shapes in Design
Self-Test Assignment

The assignment for this class is three essay writings.

In the last lesson I asked you to separate your design examples into samples of geometric, natural, and abstract shapes.

  1. Select an example other than a square/rectangle of a geometric shape used in a piece or a logo and write a brief paragraph (2-5 sentences) describing that shape, how it is used, and what emotions, feelings, or ideas it conveys.
  2. Select an example of a natural shape used in a piece or a logo (remember these can be shapes from nature or manmade creations). Write a brief paragraph (2-5 sentences) describing that shape, how it is used, and how it relates to the theme or subject matter of the piece.
  3. Select an example of an abstract shape used in a piece (symbols, icons, etc.) and briefly describe it in 2-5 sentences. What idea does the abstract shape convey?

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