Which option will create wrong grouping through shape proximity?

Placing unrelated icons very close together

The Gestalt principle of proximity states that elements placed close to one another are likely to be perceived as belonging to the same group. This is useful in layout, symbols, and visual communication, but it can also produce a false relationship. Option A is correct because placing unrelated icons very close together encourages the viewer to connect them and infer a shared category or message that the designer did not intend. Option B uses proximity appropriately for related forms. Option C controls distance deliberately, and option D separates the main form so it gains emphasis rather than being incorrectly grouped. The key reasoning is that spatial distance influences perceived association, even when the actual meanings are unrelated.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.