Shapes and forms as elements of art

What is a shape?

• A three-dimensional object

• A two-dimensional figure created by a closed line

• A color used in artwork

• A texture in art

Which of the following is NOT a category of shape?

• Geometric

• Organic

• Abstract

• Both A and B

Geometric shapes can create a sense of:

• Chaos

• Order and stability

• Spontaneity

• Depth

Which of the following is an example of an organic shape?

• A) Circle

• B) Square

• C) Leaf

• D) Triangle

Negative space refers to:

• The space within a shape

• The space around and between shapes

• The area filled with color

• Shadows in an artwork

What emotional quality do sharp angles typically convey?

• Calmness

• Joy

• Tension

• Harmony

What is a form?

• A) A flat geometric design

• B) A three-dimensional object

• C) An outline of a shape

• D) A color palette

What are geometric forms?

• Free-form objects without symmetry

• Three-dimensional cubes, spheres, and cylinders

• Irregular and fluid objects

• Only natural forms

Which of the following describes organic forms?

• They are always symmetrical

• They include artificial objects

• They often resemble natural forms

• They are strictly mathematical

Volume in art refers to: - A) The color used in the artwork - B) The height of the object - C) The amount of space an object occupies - D) The texture of the surface

• The color used in the artwork

• The height of the object

• The amount of space an object occupies

• The texture of the surface