Elements of Art

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What is shape in art?

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An enclosed two-dimensional area with a recognizable boundary. There are two types of shapes, organic and geometric.

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What is a line in art?

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A continuous mark made on a surface. Lines can be thick, thin, dotted or solid.

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What is form in art?

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An element of art that appears three-dimensional and encloses volume such as a cube, sphere, pyramid, or cylinder.

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Is this a form or a shape?

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Form

Other examples of forms are pictured.

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What is color in art?

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The response of vision to wavelengths of reflected light.

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What are primary colors?

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The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. They are the foundation for creating all other colors. 

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What is value in art?

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The lightness and darkness of a color.

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What is actual texture in art?

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The way the surface of an object actually feels.

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What is implied texture in art?

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The way the surface of an object looks like it feels.

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What is space in art?

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An element of art that indicates areas between, around, above, below, or within something.