Element of Art: Shape

What defines shapes in visual art?

• Their color and texture

• Their length and width

• Their depth and volume

• Their movement and rhythm

What are the two main categories into which all shapes in visual art fall?

• Abstract and realistic

• Geometric and organic

• Symmetrical and asymmetrical

• Positive and negative

Which of the following are examples of geometric shapes?

• Clouds and puddles

• Leaves and flowers

• Squares and circles

• Mountains and rivers

How do artists simplify objects to make drawing them easier?

• By adding more details to the object.

• By focusing only on the object's color.

• By simplifying them into geometric and organic shapes.

• By drawing them from a different perspective.

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

• Their texture

• Their color

• Their inherent qualities

• Their value