V. Form Follows Function

Nonfunctional Project: I used a lamppost form and a polaroid camera form.

Form: A 3-dimensional unit within a 3-dimensional composition.

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Negative Space: A clearly defined area around a positive shape or form.

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Henry Moore

Repetition: The use of the same visual element or effect a number of times in the same composition.

Tara Donavin

Andrea Zittel

Andrea Zittel

Liza Lou

Liza Lou

Rhythm: The presentation of multiple units in a deliberate pattern.

Chakaia Booker

Tara Donavin

Tara Donavin

Isomu Naguchi

Isomu Naguchi

Pattern: A design created through systematic repetition. Many patterns are based on a module, or repeated visual unit.

Liza Lou

Liza Lou

Liza Lou

Liza Lou

Liza Lou

Emphasis: Special attention given to some aspect of a composition to increase its prominence.

Tara Donavin

Petah Coye

Petah Coye

Liza Lou

Liza Lou

Tension: The extension of an object through stretching or bending.

Petah Coye

Petah Coye

Chakaia Booker

Andrea Zittel

Andrea Zittel

Form vs. Function: The Principle is that the shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon its intended or purpose.

Isomu Naguchi

Andrea Zittel

Andrea Zittel

Andrea Zittel