Formaspekte
Formaspekte refers to the German term for "formal aspects" or "formal characteristics." In various fields, it denotes the observable, structural, or superficial qualities of something, as opposed to its content, meaning, or function. This concept is particularly relevant in art, design, literature, and linguistics.
In art and design, Formaspekte might include elements like shape, color, line, texture, proportion, and composition.
In literature, Formaspekte can encompass the stylistic choices, sentence structure, rhyme scheme, meter, and narrative perspective.
Linguistics also utilizes the concept of Formaspekte when discussing the sounds, grammar, and syntax of language.