EXERCISE 2 : Element of Art : Form, Space and Texture

 

1. FORM

Shape and dimensions of the structural elements in the composition. The shape can be two-dimensional and three-dimensional and can be realistic, abstract or other. Actually, the shape is derived from a combination of points, lines and shapes. An example of such a shape are cube, pyramid, sphere and etc.

Geometric

Organic

2. SPACE

Space is provided for the purpose. Space can be two dimensions (length and width) as the floor or three dimensions (length, width and height). The room has a background (background), the foreground (foreground) and middle (middle ground). Space refers to the distance or area between or within a component. There are two types of space that is positive space and negative space. Positive space refers to the space in the subject while the negative space refers to the space around the outside of the subject.

Types of Space

 3. TEXTURE

Texture is used to create the look of the surface and are associated with certain forms of makeup. Texture refers to the surface quality of the form which is either smooth, rough or shiny. Textures can be for textiles or visually.

Source: http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/visual-elements/visual-elements.html