Which shape describes the graduated form's weight distribution?

Which shape describes the graduated form's weight distribution?

• A. Oval
• B. Round
• C. Triangular
• D. Rectangular

Answer: (C)

The key idea is how weight sits in a graduated cut. Graduation stacks and shortens interior sections to create a dense, heavier line at the back and crown, while the front edges stay longer and lighter. When you look at the silhouette, that concentrated mass at the back tapers toward the front, forming a triangular shape. This triangular weight distribution gives the stacked, graduated look you expect. The other shapes describe different balance patterns that aren’t how a graduated form typically reads.

The key idea is how weight sits in a graduated cut. Graduation stacks and shortens interior sections to create a dense, heavier line at the back and crown, while the front edges stay longer and lighter. When you look at the silhouette, that concentrated mass at the back tapers toward the front, forming a triangular shape. This triangular weight distribution gives the stacked, graduated look you expect. The other shapes describe different balance patterns that aren’t how a graduated form typically reads.