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SHAPE
2. Shape has a dimension of up and down,
from side to side, but no thickness.
1. Shape is a term for a flat area or plane
surface.
SHAPE3. Shape more often refers to the two-dimensional
representation of specific names such as:
A. Square
B. Circle
C. Triangle
D. Rectangle
FORM
3. Objects may be seen as
related to primary forms
such as:
A. Cube
B. Cones
C. Cylinder
D. Sphere
FORM
4. The space occupied by a
form is called positive space,
and the space surrounding
the form is referred to as
negative space.
BALANCE!. Formal Balance
a. symmetrical (may also be radial)
b. Identical or similar elements placed equal
distances from the center of the
composition, so there is equal distribution
of weight on both sides.
BALANCE2. Informal Balance
a. asymmetrical (an off-center axis)
b. the organization of unlike elements
BALANCE
3. Balance of all contributing parts in a work
of art creates unity.DIFFERENT TYPES OF BALANCE
a. Symmetrical
b. Asymmetrical
c. Radial
d. Approximate Symmetry
EMPHASIS
Focal Point- certain elements that have been stressed in order to set them apart from the other elements of an artists’ composition (art piece)
1. The part of an art piece that is the emphasis is there to draw in the viewer and then allow them to enjoy the rest of the piece.