C. Uses of Shape To suggest movement by its placement on the page in a diagonal or on the far right, top edge of the page, by the fluidity of the line with which it is formed, by its lack of symmetry. Large shapes are more powerful than small shapes and appear closer, as do dark, heavily textured shapes and those of warm, intense colors. When shapes overlap, the one you can see more of appears closer than the one more covered up. Round shapes are softer than angular ones. Angles can form sharp, potentially penetrating points.
Line can spot, speckle, decorate in countless ways to suggest texture.
To characterize people, objects, actions, and places. Look at the whole page. Are they the same size on all the pictures or do they get bigger or smaller. Borders can suggest confinement or safety. D. Look at the color used.