Formákból

Formákból is a Hungarian phrase that literally means "from forms" or "out of shapes." In Hungarian-language discourse it is used as a descriptive expression across fields such as art theory, architecture, and design to indicate that something is derived from, organized by, or constructed from formal elements rather than from content, function, or context.

Grammar and usage: The word formák is the plural of forma (form, shape); the suffix -ból marks origin or source ("from"). Thus formákból denotes the source material or starting point in a process or analysis. It commonly appears in sentences like "A tervezés formákból indul ki" (The design begins from forms) or "a mű a formákból épül fel" (the work is built from forms).

Contexts and applications: In visual arts and sculpture, formákból-focused approaches emphasize developing works by manipulating shapes and volumes, and then deriving meaning or function from those forms. In architecture and design, form-driven or form-based design uses formal possibilities as the primary guide for construction and composition. In pedagogy, exercises may require creating a composition from a limited set of forms, illustrating a form-centered method.

Relation to theory: While not a formal technical term, formákból expresses a methodological stance that places form or shape as the primary starting point, contrasting with approaches that prioritize subject matter, narrative, or function. The exact meaning depends on context, and formákból can be echoed by related phrases such as forma alapú tervezés or form-driven design in Hungarian discourse.