Shape & Form

A shape is an object that...

• is 2 dimensional with a length and a height

• is 3 dimensional with length, height, and width

• has multiple surfaces

A form is an object that...

• is 2 dimensional with a length and a height

• is 3 dimensional with length, height, and width

• has multiple surfaces

A shape/form that is geometric is...

• regular and defined by a set of points and lines that connect in a closed chain and are easily recognizable

• irregular and follows no rules and can be difficult to describe

• something that cannot be drawn accurately on a flat surface

A shape/form that is organic is...

• regular and defined by a set of points and lines that connect in a closed chain and are easily recognizable

• irregular and follows no rules and can be difficult to describe

• something that cannot be drawn accurately on a flat surface

Is the following image a shape or form?

• shape

• form

The area of a form that is brightest where the light hits it directly, and is closest to the light source is called the...

• highlight

• form shadow

• cast shadow

The area of a form that is darkest because the light is not getting to it, and is furthest from the light source is called the...

• highlight

• form shadow

• cast shadow

The dark area projected by an object onto the surface it is sitting on, and is located on the opposite side from the light source is called the...

• highlight

• form shadow

• cast shadow

Is the following image a shape or form?

• shape

• form

Is the following image a shape or form?

• shape

• form