HSINTRO Element of Shape

What is the definition of a shape?

• A three-dimensional object with volume

• A flat 2-dimensional area with a defined boundary, height, and width

• A line with no width or height

• A point with no dimensions

What is an example of an organic shape?

• A perfect circle

• A square

• A cloud

• A triangle

What are organic shapes?

• Shapes found in nature. 

  People, animals

  insects, clouds

  trees, plants 

  ect

  
  

• Pre-defined and named. Used in math. Usually man made.

• An irregular, free flowing, unnamed shape.

What are geometric shapes?

• Shapes found in nature. 

  People, animals

  insects, clouds

  trees, plants 

  ect

  
  

• Pre-defined and named. Used in math. Usually man made.

• An irregular, free flowing, unnamed shape.

What are freeform shapes?

• Shapes found in nature. 

  People, animals

  insects, clouds

  trees, plants 

  ect

  
  

• Pre-defined and named. Used in math. Usually man made.

• An irregular, free flowing, unnamed shape.

In what type of art are freeform shapes often used?

• Realistic art

• Non-representational or abstract art

• Classical art

• Portrait art

What is a positive shape in art?

• The area around the shape

• The background of the art

• The shape itself that occupies space

• The color of the shape

What is a negative shape in art?

• The shape itself that occupies space

• The area around the shape

• The color of the shape

• The texture of the shape

What is one of the main purposes of using shapes in graphic design?

• To add color to the design

• To define main ideas and emphasize important points

• To make the design more complex

• To reduce the size of the design

What is the main characteristic of abstract art?

• It represents realistic scenes.

• It uses shapes, forms, colors, and textures to create effects.

• It focuses on historical events.

• It primarily uses black and white colors.