Did the shapes represent individual letters of the alphabet, words or whole phrases?

But the delicate shapes don't just represent the explosion.

Researchers have employed shapes and alphabetical letters to represent this illusion as well.

The individual shapes on their faces represent the depth of the man.

Different shapes at the ends of these lines represent the cardinality of the relationship.

The shape of the crest represents the structure of a house.

This is an uncommon pastry and it's said the shape represents a wheel.

The shape of the whole logo represents the open book of learning.

It is up to the viewer to decide if the shapes represent progress or regress.

Attuned by the rest of the show, it is easy to deduce that this shape represents a "perfect" eye.