Iconic Forms.

What is iconic form?
What is iconic hollow form?
To me iconic brings connotations of being immediately recognizable when viewed.
Like the rubber ducky, even a silhouette is understood by the majority of viewers.



Most everyone knows what this is, even if they can't remember it's actual name.







And I guarantee everyone can identify what this hollow form is.









Now, there are some out there that may say iconic=simple.
(Namely my goofy friend who seemed to think a cone was iconic)
Big help she was!
This did however make me re-think my definition of iconic as not just easily recognizable but also a symbol or representation of an idea.



Is the classical amphora an iconic form?
I think it is, it brings to mind not only the form but the history of the vessel. It represents a culture.










Mickey is an iconic form. If you made a metal ball and stuck two smaller balls on it like ears everyone within the broadcasting area of any known media would recognize and relate to it.







Andy Warhol made a living off of iconic visuals.
From Marilyn to Mickey these images had appeal because of their iconic state.










Even this form can symbolize a county, attitude and lifestyle.












The Domes of St Basils








The Guggenheim, Bilboa







The Guggenheim NYC







Hagia Sofia


I think the best example of what I feel is iconic form is Jeff Koons work.
His giant hollow forms are easy to understand and everyone can relate to what it is

Jeff uses scale to create pieces that are fun and whimsical and this also enhances the iconic feel of his work by making it larger than life.
I believe that is part of being an icon. Being larger than life.
If you'd like to share your definitions of iconic feel free...
From Websters:
Icon:

a. An image; a representation.

b. A representation or picture of a sacred or sanctified Christian personage, traditionally used and venerated in the Eastern Church.
2. An important and enduring symbol