Elements of art Shape, Form, Space,

and Texture

ShapeAn enclosed space defined by other elements of art. Shape is an area enclosed by line. It is 2 dimensional and can be geometric or organic (free form).

Examples: circle, square, triangle, heart, star, etc.

Art with shape as a dominant art element:

F o r mThree dimensional shape inferring or enclosing volume.Examples: cylinder, sphere, cube, cone.

Art with Form as a dominant art element:

Student art showing use of form and cross contour lines and shading ( value).Forms: sphere, cube, cylinder, cone

S paceSpace is the illusion of depth on the 2-dimensional surface. This is achieved through overlapping, perspective, diminishing size or detail.

Art with space/depth as a predominant art element: