Elements with Enid: Form

Form refers to the overall three-dimensional geometric shape or configuration of an individual component in a floral composition. The forms of the materials in a composition should work together to give the design interest, vitality and variety.

• Form of individual flowers: unique lines, mass, filler

• Form of the design: square, cylinder, sphere, triangle, rectangle, etc.

Enid’s handbags helped students identify and compare overall form, such as the rectangular shape of an HH box bag or triangular tote. They also studied forms created on the bags’ surfaces with screenprinting, jewels and other embellishments.