Element of Design: Shape

What is a shape in the context of art?

• a) An open space

• A three-dimensional object

• An enclosed space limited to two dimensions

• A series of lines

How are the boundaries of a shape defined?

• By the use of shadows

• By the use of gradients

• By other elements of art such as lines, colors, values, and textures

• By the use of perspective

What are the dimensions to which shapes are limited?

• Length and height

• Width and height

• Length and width

• Length and depth

Which of the following are considered geometric shapes?

• Circles, rectangles, squares, and triangles

• Clouds and waves

• Trees and flowers

What defines geometric shapes?

• Their irregular edges

• Their organic nature

• The clear edges achieved when using tools to create them

Besides man-made shapes, what else is considered to be geometric?

• Crystals

• Animals and plants

• Rivers and lakes

What defines organic shapes?

• Clean, straight lines

• Natural look with flowing and curving appearance

• Symmetrical patterns

What are organic shapes associated with?

• Man-made objects

• Things from the natural world like plants and animals

• Geometric figures

How would you describe organic shapes and forms?

• Regular and symmetrical

• Typically irregular or asymmetrical

• Defined by clear edges and sharp angles

Is an octagon a geometric or organic shape?​ (a)  

• geometric
• organic