sil�hou�ette noun, verb, -et�ted, -et�ting.
�noun
1. a two-dimensional representation of the outline of an object, as a cutout or configurational drawing, uniformly filled in with black, esp. a black-paper, miniature cutout of the outlines of a famous person's face.
2. the outline or general shape of something: the slim silhouette of a skyscraper.
3. a dark image outlined against a lighter background.
�verb (used with object)
2. the outline or general shape of something: the slim silhouette of a skyscraper.
3. a dark image outlined against a lighter background.
�verb (used with object)
4. to show in or as if in a silhouette.
form
�noun
1. external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
2. the shape of a thing or person.
3. a body, esp. that of a human being.
4. a dummy having the same measurements as a human body, used for fitting or displaying clothing: a dressmaker's form.
5. something that gives or determines shape; a mold.
6. a particular condition, character, or mode in which something appears: water in the form of ice.
7. the manner or style of arranging and coordinating parts for a pleasing or effective result, as in literary or musical composition: a unique form for the novel.
8. Fine Arts.
a. the organization, placement, or relationship of basic elements, as lines and colors in a painting or volumes and voids in a sculpture, so as to produce a coherent image; the formal structure of a work of art.
b. three-dimensional quality or volume, as of a represented object or anatomical part.
c. an object, person, or part of the human body or the appearance of any of these, esp. as seen in nature: His work is characterized by the radical distortion of the human form.
�noun
1. external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
2. the shape of a thing or person.
3. a body, esp. that of a human being.
4. a dummy having the same measurements as a human body, used for fitting or displaying clothing: a dressmaker's form.
5. something that gives or determines shape; a mold.
6. a particular condition, character, or mode in which something appears: water in the form of ice.
7. the manner or style of arranging and coordinating parts for a pleasing or effective result, as in literary or musical composition: a unique form for the novel.
8. Fine Arts.
a. the organization, placement, or relationship of basic elements, as lines and colors in a painting or volumes and voids in a sculpture, so as to produce a coherent image; the formal structure of a work of art.
b. three-dimensional quality or volume, as of a represented object or anatomical part.
c. an object, person, or part of the human body or the appearance of any of these, esp. as seen in nature: His work is characterized by the radical distortion of the human form.
line
�noun
1. a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface: a line down the middle of the page.
�noun
1. a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface: a line down the middle of the page.
2. lines, the outer form or proportions of a garment, building, etc.
3. Fine Arts.
a. a mark made by a pencil, brush, or the like, that defines the contour of a shape, forms hatching, etc.
b. the edge of a shape.
a. a mark made by a pencil, brush, or the like, that defines the contour of a shape, forms hatching, etc.
b. the edge of a shape.
Matthew Ames
is a Brooklyn based designer, whose collections are lessons in silhouette, form and line to us all. His initial design aesthetic was inspired by the Bauhaus design principles of geometric shapes, but for the past two seasons he has explored blanket silhouettes and cocoon forms.
You know I have a love of drapery and the experimental nature of fabric wrapped on the body. Ames demonstrates these modern ideas perfectly with a cut and technical ability which allows his simple shapes to compliment the body beautifully. I agree with Refinery29, who defined him brilliantly as 'Sophisticated and avant-garde yet profoundly unfussy'.
To me his collections are reminiscent of Lanvin, something quite Grecian and hints of the great Comme des Garcons and Westwood. I'm certainly feeling inspired now!
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