I positioned this plastic jar to where only its volume is emphasized. Because this jar suggests inner space, emptiness, and availability to be filled, it makes for a great example of volume. In contrast to mass, a solid appearing objects, this looks like a bubble and discourages the idea of solidity. The volume and emptiness obviously enhances its function of containing small objects.

Implied Line

This shoe, an everyday object, has a great example of implied line, yet without an artistic eye, it goes overlooked.The implied line is underneath the leather between the two metal rings. Because we cannot see it, but it is suggestive that the lace continues underneath the leather, it is therefor an "implied" line. On top of the shoe where it is laced up, the implied line adds to the function. The part of the lace that isn't necessarily seen, adds reinforcement on the underside and is used as a connection to the other side of the shoe to be able to tie it.

Same goes for the curtain rod. Because the rod goes into the curtain, it encloses segments of the rod, leaving implied line that we cannot necessarily see. It does not only add to the asthetics but adds and mainly is for function of supporting and haning the curtain.

Actual Lines & Volume

Actual lines are accentuated in this image. From all directions, lines are leading the viewer's eyes around the composition. Some lines are more weighty than others, which creates flow from one line to another, rather than having equally-sized lines that are random and chaotic. The eyes are lead to the center of the page and to the edges, and everywhere else. The use of line in this piece is simple and effective at providing a flowing composition out of a simple concept.

Volume is displayed in more ways than one in this image. Firstly, there is a form with a heavy emphasis on volume. It takes up a large amount of space, yet it is completely hollow and urges the viewer to look through it. Secondly, this form is a container. Inside the volume is another form; a mass provokes a closer look inside the volume. So, this image presents volume by definition as well as volume based on its contents within.

Proportion & Focal Point

This example of a chair horse is a good example of proportion. The head of the horse is bigger than the body. The feet wouldn't be able to stand the weight of the head if it were proportionally correct. I feel that the height is larger than the weight, and that the legs are short and stubby. The eyes are about the same size as the ears and the mouth is about the same size as the feet, or even larger. The chair has different proportion, there is no harmony, symmetry or balance.

This design element shows focal point. The color of the bottle stands out along the white boarder of the cage. The inside of the cage shape is open and mimics the shape of the bottle. It is symmetrical and all the lines mimic the bottle. The white is a neutral color and the bottle being a bright pink/red color, it stands out. Having the shape of a cage also lets the viewer see what is inside. Out of curiosity your eye will be drawn to the inside of the cage to where your eye will focus on the bright bottle.

Elements and Principles of Design

This glass vase, there is mainly green potpourri. However there is a focal point of different color and unique shape. It is of a yellow cone-like shape that draws the eye. The eye is automatically attracted to it because of its different color and shape.

The first picture is of yellow posts in a parking lot. The posts, themselves, are lines and they also make an implied line together along the edge of the parking lot. They define and divide where there are parking spots. They’re an interesting example because it is not an obvious one. You can look at one individually and see a line or a couple of them in a row and see one as well.

This is a great example of economy. It is a decorative light with a ceramic plate on top that is used to melt scented wax. When it is plugged in, it is functional in two ways: as a decorative light fixture and as an air freshener. I find this to be a very unique example because these aren't too common.

Actual Line- I chose to photograph this hat sitting on a rack from a unique angle in order to capture the interesting line that the rack makes as well as the line of the edge of the hat. I think it is an interesting shot and not necessarily very recognizable at a first glance, which is mainly why I chose it to represent actual line, rather than just a representation of a named object.

Implied Line- This image represents implied line through the vertical lines that the stacks of plates and cups make. I thought the tilted cups and imperfect stacking of plates created interesting curved lines. I also thought that these implied lines were nicely contrasted with the actual lines that the stacked plates form.

Elements and Principles of 3D Design

A plane is a flat surface and so I tried to find some pictures that would be easy to identify as a plane. The picture I chose is one I took from the top of the Eiffel Tower. I thought the angle was extraordinary and it really created an awesome plane that seems to disappear into the distance. On top of the one solid plane that is the most visually obvious, you also get a ton of smaller planes within the framework of the building.