May mean the general terrain or contour of the surface of the entire country

A form's position relative to the ground plane, the compass points or to the person viewing the form.

The surface characteristic of a form

A form's location relative to its environment or visual field.

The hue, intensity, and total value of a form's surface; color is the attribute that most clearly distinguishes a form from its environment. It also affects the visual weight of a form

Beginning of a building

Light and shade caused by openings, projections

Can be vigorous or weak; it can have vitality and strength, or it may be indecisive and faltering

Conceptually has three dimensions: length, width and depth

The primary identifying characteristic of a volume, it is determined by the shapes and interrelationships of the planes that describe the boundaries of the volume.

The principal identifying characteristic of form

The real dimensions of form, its length, width and depth

A plane figure having four equal sides and four right angles

A plane bounded by three sides, and having three angles

A series of points arranged equally and balanced about a point

This type of relationship, two forms interpenetrate each other's space. These forms need not share any visual traits

This type of relationship requires that the two forms be relatively close to each other, or share a common visual trait such as shape, material of color.

This type of relationship requires the two forms to have flat, planar surfaces that are parallel to each other.

This type of relationship, two forms share a common edge, and can pivot about that edge

Consist of forms that are grouped together by proximity or the sharing of a common visual trait

Are compositions of linear forms that extend outward from central forms in a radial manner.

Consist of forms arranged sequentially in a row

Consist of a number of secondary forms clustered about dominant, central, parent forms

Define the meeting of two planes

It Is peaceful and tranquil. It reduces excitability and therefore helps one to concentrate.

Sedative and soothing. It suggests a stately or melancholy atmosphere. Cheerfulness or cowardice, cheapness.

Is restful and warming but should be combined with orange, yellow or gold because it could be depressing if used alone

Tends to produce rage or passion; it is exciting and stimulates the brain. It has an aggressive quality and is frequently associated with violence and excitement.

The orderly pleasing or congruent arrangement of the elements or parts in an artistic whole

The state or quality of having varied or diverse forms

Opposition or juxtaposition of dissimilar elements in a work of art to intensify each element.

Comparative, proper or harmonious relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity or degree.

A certain proportionate size, extent or degree usually judges in relation to some standards

Movement characterized by a patterned repetition or alternation of formal elements or motifs