Shape Collection (page 6)

John Hancock Building, Chicago, Illinois, America
John Hancock skyscraper office building, Chicago, Illinois, America

Concorde 002
The second Concorde prototype (002) takes shape on the final assembly jig at Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight on 9 April 1969. Date: 1969

Concorde Construction
The first prototype Concorde, 001, taking shape at the St. Martin Sud-Aviation factory Toulouse, France. Date: 1967

Square tomato. Conceptual image of a tomato that has a cuboid shape. This could represent a tomato that has been genetically modified to form this shape to allow more efficient packaging

Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork showing the hexagonal carbon structure of a nanotube, or buckytube

Nautilus shell. Section through the shell of a nautilus (Nautilus sp.), revealing its spiral structure and chambers (camerae). The nautilus is a marine cephalopod related to the squid

Thomas Wright, British astronomer
Thomas Wright (1711-86), British astronomer. Wright was born at Byers Green in northern England. In 1730 he set up a school at which he taught mathematics and navigation

Particle tracks on geometric patterns
Particle tracks and geometrical patterns. Computer illustration of subatomic particle tracks (white & yellow) and geometrical patterns (pink) on a starfield

Mini Britain British

Mini Cooper Britain

Lincoln Continental

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Europe, Switzerland, Zurich. Glass dome of the Stock Exchange Borse

2006 Mini Cooper

Making horse tack in a workshop
Two craftsmen preparing the leatherwork for horse tack; shaping, stretching and sewing the pieces to the correct shape and size. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Doggy Bag by Bert Wilson
Colour illustration by Bert Wilson showing a 1920s flapper girl powdering her nose. Her compact has come from a small bag in the shape of her dog, which appears to have alarmed her pet cat

Turning Wood on a Lathe
A turner uses a lathe powered by a foot pedal to carve and shape a length of wood

Ufos / Fate Cover 1958
This UFO, resembling an electric light bulb, is seen over San Francisco by D Bruce Berry and Marion Shepherd

A juvenile Common (Spiny-tailed) House Gecko hunts for insects, attracted by a night-light on a jetty
ANZ-1133 A juvenile Common (Spiny-tailed) House Gecko hunts for insects, attracted by a night-light on a jetty Tioman Island, 30 km East off peninsula Malaysia in South China Sea; June

Walt Disney Concert Hall, part of Los Angeles Music Center, Frank Gehry architect, downtown, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

Mosaic tilework, Zaouia Moulay Idriss, an Islamic shrine, Fes el Bali, Fes (Fez), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Footprints in sand on beach, Reethi Rah, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean, Asia

Green chilli peppers in market, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Clouds reflected in calm water, Arctic, Polar Regions

Water glistening in a swimming pool

Chaps Exercise Regime
A variety of body exercises, requiring no special apparatus, that will keep any chap in good shape

Fashionable Shape 1906
The fashionable silhouette of the period as personified by the actress Camille Clifford. The waistline may possibly have been re-touched

V for Victory Exercise
Doing the V for Victory gymnastic, keeping fit by stretching in a V shape! Woman women fitness

Space Force Construction - Peinture de Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (1889-1924)
FIA5401188 Space Force Construction - Peinture de Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (1889-1924), 1920-1921 - Oil on playwood, 112x112 - State Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki by Popova

Skiers - Riffelboden - view of Matterhorn - nr. Zermatt, Switzerland Date: circa late 1930s

Cartoon, Two emancipated women
Modified wartime silhouette: skirts begin to evoke the barrel-line shape being narrower & court shoes are vying with high boots. Hats: tam-o shanter or high crown. Date: 1918

Illustration of Eucryphia glutinosa (Eucryphia) showing shape of tree with and without leaves

Roast turkey on a plate on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pontiac GTO Convertible

Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Convertible

Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Bentley Continental GT (new shape) 2011 orange

Giant saguaro cactus (Cereus giganteus), Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark
An early electric wheeled escape ladder vehicle, Cedes battery-driven pump/50ft escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard at Southwark Headquarters

LCC-LFB battery-electric pump-escape at Southwark HQ
An early electric wheeled ladder escape vehicle, a Cedes battery-driven pump/50 foot escape, based at Bow fire station, seen here in the drill yard of Southwark Headquarters

Weatherbeaten Trees
Trees at Doonfoot, near Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland, showing the shape formed by the prevailing winds. Date: 1950s

Proteus and Aristaeus
Proteus changes his shape to avoid using his oracular powers, but Aristaeus catches him unawares, binds him, and forces him to make revelations

Trunk and roots of a tree in Domain Park, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

A Martini Glass

Greetings card in the shape of an owl with top hat, monocle and lace-up shoes. circa 1890s

Tall pink spray can

Illustration of Acer shirasawanum Aureum (Golden Full Moon Maple) showing shape of tree with and without leaves

Black Cross, c. 1923 (oil on canvas)
BAL244829 Black Cross, c.1923 (oil on canvas) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 106x106 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Shape: From Mini 1000 Mr Bean Car to Baphomet's Equilibrium of Opposites" Shapes come in all forms and sizes, captivating our imagination and sparking curiosity. Take a ride in the iconic Mini 1000 Mr Bean Car, its compact shape exuding charm on every corner. Or delve into the enigmatic world of symbolism with Eliphas Levi's Baphomet - an equilibrium of opposites embodied in intricate shapes. Nature too showcases its mastery over shape, as witnessed by the mesmerizing murmuration of starlings on Anglesey. The synchronized dance they perform creates breathtaking patterns that seem to defy gravity itself. Similarly, South Africa's Table Mountain stands tall and proud, its majestic triangular shape dominating Cape Town's skyline. Artistic expressions also find their place within this diverse realm. Behold "The Vegetabull, " a poster that cleverly combines various vegetable shapes to create a whimsical creature full of life. And who can forget the timeless Volkswagen VW Beetle? Its unmistakable curvaceous silhouette has become synonymous with style and nostalgia. In literature, Dante Alighieri paints a vivid picture in Paradiso Canto 31 where saints form a celestial rose – an exquisite display of unity through harmonious circular shapes merging together seamlessly. Engineering marvels like the Millau Viaduct bridge over France's Tarn River Valley showcase human ingenuity at its finest; its sleek lines gracefully spanning vast distances while defying conventional notions of what is possible. Imagination takes flight with Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg's Dolphin airship – an innovative creation boasting aerodynamic contours that push boundaries beyond traditional aircraft design. Lastly, we explore the infinite complexities found within Mandelbrot fractals – geometric wonders revealing intricate patterns repeating infinitely at different scales; reminding us that even seemingly chaotic shapes hold hidden beauty waiting to be discovered.