square frame

Four equal sides

A square frame is a frame with four equal sides meeting at right angles, used for pictures, windows, or structural support.

The term appears in photography and cinematography to describe a 1:1 aspect ratio format: She shot the portrait in a square frame.

In construction, square frame refers to timber framing with vertical and horizontal members joined at ninety-degree angles.

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geometric · edges · corners · clean lines · mount · matting · gallery · wall · hanging · glass · rigid · box · window · canvas · portrait · display · Instagram post · cropped

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Oblong picture surround

aspect ratio

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Supporting outer structure

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G