Question

at&t The type of shape that is not defined by a continuous boundary, but is suggested by dots or lines that do not connect—as in this logo—is referred to by what name?

Answer 1

Answer: An Implied shape

Step-by-step explanation:

An implied shape is not a traditionally defined shape. The at&t logo, although resembling a sphere does not have a continuous border. It instead uses lines to infer a spherical shape.

The designer, Saul Bass uses a viewer's existing knowledge of what a sphere looks like, gets the viewer to see the logo as a sphere.

This kind of implied shape can also be seen in Sauerkids pieces. In their works, lines are not continuous but shapes are clearly implied.