Kurt Schwitters

The Merzbau 1933: This image reminds me of M.C. Escher's Relativity, because it has a lot of the same forms. Also, the movement in this directs one's eyes all around it.

Plate 5 1923: The square and rectangle shapes in this piece give it a strong composition. There is balance and rhythm, too.

For Kate 1947: The various strength lines in this work give it a flowing feel. There's movement with the spread of the woman's arm.

Saul Bass

The Man with the Golden Arm 1955: Saul Bass incorporates line and shape elements in this poster. His work of the arm, because of the line element, creates a sense of foreboding. There is emphasis with the black shapes and the protruding limb.

Bunny Lake is Missing 1965: In this poster, Saul again uses the element of shape and form. The sense that the image of the cut out person being 3D is known because of the use of form.

The Shining 1980: Unity is clearly a principle in this design. Without the unity of the letters, the face would not be recognizable.