{"id":979,"date":"2026-02-07T06:44:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T06:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/?page_id=979"},"modified":"2026-02-07T17:39:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:39:06","slug":"b2-2-square","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/b2-2%e3%80%81%e6%ad%a3%e6%96%b9%e5%bd%a2\/","title":{"rendered":"B2-2, Square"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/article04_1064x-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/article04_1064x-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/article04_1064x-600x416.jpg 600w, https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/article04_1064x-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/article04_1064x-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/article04_1064x.jpg 1064w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>2. Square<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Penguin-Information-Sticker-by-Pudgy-Penguins.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-982\" style=\"width:69px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the basic geometric symbol system, the square is a highly rationalized and structurally defined form. It consists of four straight lines of equal length and four right angles, exhibiting outstanding directionality, a strong sense of boundary, and stability. Unlike the continuity and lack of directionality of the circle, the square presents a clear order, definition, and measurability in its structure, and these formal characteristics directly lay the foundation for its symbolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a geometric perspective, the square is a highly &quot;controllable&quot; form. Its four boundaries clearly define the inside and outside, and right angles eliminate uncertainties of tilt and offset, placing the whole in a predictable and repeatable state. This structural attribute often associates the square symbolically with stability, order, and certainty. However, this symbolism does not originate from cultural metaphors, but rather from its geometric composition itself. The stability of the square is not a sensory balance, but a logical one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Penguin-Information-Sticker-by-Pudgy-Penguins.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-982\" style=\"width:69px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important symbolic dimension of the square lies in its artificiality. Compared to the curves and irregular shapes that are more common in nature, the square is a typical man-made structure. It exists based on straight lines, angles, and measurement systems, and is therefore often seen as a symbol of rationality, regularity, and institutionalized structures. In the system of geometric symbols, the square often serves as a &quot;structural base,&quot; providing a stable framework for more complex systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a spatial sense, the square possesses a clear ability to organize direction. Up and down, left and right, inside and outside are clearly distinguished within a square, and this directionality associates it symbolically with ordered space and normative structures. The square not only defines space but also dictates how space is understood. This characteristic makes it frequently used in abstract art to express systems, frameworks, or structural conditions, rather than emotions or fluid processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The square also possesses significant modular potential. Its equal side lengths and uniform angles make it extremely easy to repeat, piece together, and expand. Symbolically, this reproducibility often associates the square with institutions, systems, and the operation of rules. A single square is not important; what matters is that it can form grids, arrays, and structural fields. Therefore, the symbolism of the square often transcends its individual form, pointing to the system as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Penguin-Information-Sticker-by-Pudgy-Penguins.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-982\" style=\"width:70px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the symbolism of the square does not always point to static stability. Its structural tensions emerge when it is rotated, shifted, divided, or its integrity broken. A tilted square weakens its sense of order, while a broken square introduces instability and conflict. This suggests that the symbolic meaning of the square is not fixed but depends on its relational context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, in the symbolic system of basic geometric symbols, the square is not merely a synonym for &quot;stability,&quot; but a core form symbolizing rational order, artificial structures, and system boundaries. Through its clear and measurable structure, it guides abstract art towards rules, frameworks, and linguistic expression, becoming an irreplaceable rational cornerstone within the geometric symbol system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/arttao.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/art75.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1008\" style=\"width:68px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>\r\n        <div class=\"arttao-tts-wrap\" data-selector=\".entry-content p, .entry-content li, .arttao-tts-source-content p\" style=\"margin:12px 0;\">\r\n          <audio id=\"arttao-tts-audio\" controls preload=\"none\" style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px;\"><\/audio>\r\n          <div id=\"arttao-tts-status\" style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:6px; color:#F7FFFF;\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <details class=\"arttao-tts-accordion\" style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\r\n            <summary>Lesson B2-2: Symbolic Analysis of Basic Geometric Symbols - Square (Click to view and listen to the reading)<\/summary>\r\n            <div class=\"arttao-tts-source-content\">\r\n                <\/p>\n<p>In the basic geometric symbol system, the square is a highly rationalized and structurally defined form. It consists of four straight lines of equal length and four right angles, exhibiting outstanding directionality, a strong sense of boundary, and stability. Unlike the continuity and lack of directionality of the circle, the square presents a clear order, definition, and measurability in its structure; these formal characteristics directly lay the foundation for its symbolism. Geometrically, the square is a highly &quot;controllable&quot; form. The four boundaries clearly define the inside and outside, and the right angles eliminate uncertain tilts and offsets, placing the whole in a predictable and repeatable state. This structural attribute often associates the square with stability, order, and certainty on a symbolic level. However, this symbolism does not originate from cultural metaphors but from its geometric composition itself. The stability of the square is not a sensory balance but a logical balance. Another important symbolic dimension of the square lies in its artificiality. Compared to the curves and irregular shapes more commonly found in nature, the square is a typical man-made structure. It exists based on straight lines, angles, and measurement systems, and is therefore often seen as a symbol of rationality, rules, and institutionalized structures. In geometric symbol systems, the square often serves as a &quot;structural foundation,&quot; providing a stable framework for more complex systems. Spatially, the square possesses a clear directional organizational capacity. Up and down, left and right, inside and outside are clearly distinguished within a square; this directionality associates it with ordered space and normative structures on a symbolic level. The square not only defines space but also dictates how it is understood. This makes it frequently used in abstract art to express systems, frameworks, or structural conditions, rather than emotions or fluid processes. The square also has significant modular potential. Its equal side lengths and uniform angles make it easily repeatable, pieced together, and expanded. Symbolically, this reproducibility often associates the square with institutions, systems, and the operation of rules. A single square is not important; what matters is that it can form grids, arrays, and structural fields. The symbolism of the square thus often transcends its individual form, pointing to the system as a whole. However, the symbolism of the square does not always point to static stability. When a square is rotated, shifted, divided, or its integrity is broken, its structural tension becomes apparent. A tilted square weakens its sense of order, while a broken square introduces instability and conflict. This indicates that the symbolic meaning of the square is not fixed, but depends on its relational context. Therefore, in the symbolic system of basic geometric symbols, the square is not merely a synonym for &quot;stability,&quot; but a core form symbolizing rational order, artificial structures, and system boundaries. Through its clear and measurable structure, it guides abstract art towards rules, frameworks, and linguistic expression, becoming an irreplaceable rational cornerstone in the geometric symbol system.<\/p>\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/details><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2\u3001\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62 \u5728\u57fa\u672c\u51e0\u4f55\u7b26\u53f7\u4f53\u7cfb\u4e2d\uff0c\u6b63\u65b9\u5f62\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u9ad8\u5ea6\u7406\u6027\u5316\u3001\u7ed3\u6784\u660e\u786e\u7684\u5f62\u6001\u3002\u5b83\u7531\u56db\u6761\u7b49\u957f\u76f4\u7ebf\u548c\u56db\u4e2a\u76f4\u89d2\u6784\u6210\uff0c\u65b9\u5411 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-979","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=979"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/979\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1009,"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/979\/revisions\/1009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/arttao.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}