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C i r c l e s h a v e n o b e g i nning or end. They represent the eter nal w h o l e a n d i n e v e r y c u l t ure are an archetypical for m representing t h e s u n , t h e e a r t h , t h e moon, the universe, and other celestial o b j e c t s b e t w e e n . C i r cles have free movement. They can roll. S h a d i n g a n d l i n e s c a n enhance this sense of movement in circles. C i r c l e s a r e g r a c e f u l a n d their cur ves are seen as feminine. They a r e w a r m , c o m f o r t i n g and give a sense of sensuality and love. T h e i r m o v e m e n t s u g g e s ts energy and power. Their completeness s u g g e s t s t h e infinite, unity, and har mony. Steven Bradley, T h e M e a n i n g O f S h a pes: Developing Visual Grammar (2010)
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F or mal Str ucture W h e n o b j e c t s a r e evenly distributed in a composition, t h e structure is for mal. C h r i s t i a n L eborg, Visual Grammar (2004)
I n f or mal Str uctures W h e n n o r e g u l a r i t i es in the arrangement of the objects in a c o m p o s i t i o n c a n be discer ned, the structure is infor mal. C h r i s t i a n L eborg, Visual Grammar (2004)
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C i r c l e s p r o t e c t , t h e y e n d u r e , t h e y restrict. They confine what’s within and keep things o u t . T h e y o f f e r s a f e t y a n d c o nnection. Circles suggests community, integrity, and per fection. B e c a u s e t h e y a r e l e s s c o m m o n i n design they work well to attract attention, provide e m p h a sis, and set things apar t. Steven Bradley, T h e M e a n i n g O f S h a pes: Developing Visual Grammar (2010)
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Space A composition can have dense and open areas and in this manner create white space in the layout. The placement of objects in the structure can reinforce this impression. Christian Leborg, Visual Grammar (2004)
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Amount/Dominance A composition can have areas with many objects and areas with few objects. Areas with a large number of objects are not neccessarily the most visually dominant. Christian Leborg, Visual Grammar (2004)
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Vi sual Grammar–Circle Kate Hyde