Exploring the Role of Shape in Still Life Art

Why has fruit been a popular subject in the history of art?

• Because it helps in studying shapes.

• Because it is easy to draw.

• Because it is colorful.

• Because it is cheap.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven elements of art?

• Shape

• Line

• Pattern

• Color

What happens when the beginning of a line connects with its own end?

• A form is created.

• A color is defined.

• A texture is made.

• A shape is formed.

Which of the following is a geometric shape?

• Mountain

• Leaf

• Hexagon

• Cloud

How are organic shapes typically described?

• Mathematical

• Symmetrical

• Free form and unique

• Regular and predictable

What do shapes inherit from the lines used to construct them?

• Size

• Qualities

• Texture

• Color

How does Cezanne's painting define shapes?

• With abstract forms

• With soft, fuzzy lines

• With heavy, solid outlines

• With bright colors

What feeling is produced by using soft, fuzzy lines in a drawing?

• A sense of solidity

• A sense of sharpness

• A sense of lightness

• A sense of heaviness

What should you try to notice the next time you look at a painting or drawing?

• The size of the artwork

• The shapes used by the artist

• The type of canvas

• The colors used

What is suggested as a practice exercise for understanding shapes?

• Drawing a landscape

• Painting a portrait

• Setting up a bowl of fruit and drawing it

• Sketching a building