Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Clustering
Grouping form elements together may simplify a composition overall as well as create
a sense of relationship between clustered elements—and of difference between a cluster and a sep-
arate element or between several clusters. As a result of clustering, where the forms do not neces-
sarily overlap but come into close proximity, a contrast arises between the smaller, intricate spaces
among the clustered forms, and larger, simpler contours around the outer contour of the cluster.
The greater the proportional changes in the outer contour of the cluster, the more dynamic it will
appear, along with the spaces around the cluster.
Aligning
Creating edge relationships between form elements—aligning them to each other from
top to bottom, left to right, making them parallel, and so on—might create geometric superstruc-
tures and rhythmic repetitions or systems.
