Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
In this example, a line once again intersects the format, but, because there is an overlap of shape
connecting the spaces on either side of the line, both spaces are activated.
Because the arrangement of these forms creates an optical alignment that, while open to the space
at the top of the composition, stops the movement of the eye begun in the lower part, this same
space now appears inert. In contrast, a simple shift of one element beyond this invisible alignment
invigorates the formerly inactive space.
The degree of spatial activation in various parts of this composition differs because of the changing
proximity and tension between forms. . . as well as from differences in how the various forms
confront each other—some overlapping and decreasing tension, some aggressively opposing each
other in direction or contrasting curve and angle.
