Gestalt

For this assignment we were working with gestalt. Gestalt is a word for shape and it is used in visual literacy to refer to the concept of wholeness or togetherness.

Continuity represents a progression of many elements that make up a connected whole. I used a the circular shape that was already lined into four sections and then used the arrows to make it seem as though the areas are continuing from one side of the circle, through it and then to the other side.
Similarity is referring to things that are similar to each but not the same, and then put into the same area or shape. The arrows are the same but in different directions, and in the same shape. The other shapes have similar points, but also are put into the same shape next to each other.
Proximity means closeness or nearness. I used the same individual shape but them put them into different whole shapes, and lines. The space that is between them is showing the proximity and making them visually appealing in different ways.
With closure in visual literacy it means using shapes to create another shape or a closure. With the stars a shape is created within them and with the other arrow like shapes a diamond is created in the middle.