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Art Elements
and
SHAPE
SHAPE
Theodor Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss
Lines & Shapes create artcompositions
A shape is one of The 7 Art Element.
A shape is made with a line that ends at the same point where it began,creating an enclosed space.
Definition
A shape has only 2 dimensions;height (top to bottom)and
width (side to side).
height
width
Lines Make Shapes
Curved ShapesCurved Lines will create Curved Shapes
Lines Make Shapes
Straight ShapesStraight Lines will create Straight Shapes
Types of Shapes
Geometricand
Organic
2 Basic Types of Shapes
Joan Miro’
Basic geometric shapes include;• circle• oval• square• rectangle• triangle• diamond
Geometric Shapes
Geometric shapes can be measured and calculated mathematically.
In art class we can use rulers, compasses, and templates to create perfect geometric shapes…
…or you can just do your best to create your geometric shapes free hand.
Either way will be acceptable.It’s up to you to decide the style of artwork you will be creating.
have irregular outlines.
Types of Shapes?
Organic Shapes
Geometric Shapes with Organic Edges
Shapes Can Show Action
Face Shapes
oval round egg-shaped heart-shaped
Next week we will learn more about Drawing Faces when we start creating our Fractured Portraits
MIND MAP OF ELEMENTSNow add SHAPE to your Mind Map of Elements.
FORM
Definition?
An object that has 3 dimensions: • height• width• depth
Shapes and Formsare similar but not exactly the same.
What is a Form?
Shapes are flat, they have only 2 dimensions:
height and width.
Forms have 3 dimensions: height, width, and depth.
• a square shape becomes a cube form
• a triangle shape becomes a cone form
Shapes to Forms
• a circle shape becomes a spherical form
• a rectangle shape becomes a cylindrical form
Creating Depth
Artists use shading to create depth and the illusion of form.
The shading indicates depth by creating shadows.
A short demonstration on How to Draw 3-D Forms
MIND MAP OF ELEMENTSNow add FORM to your Mind Map of Elements.
Expressive Lines ResistWe will now start an art piece using oil pastels and watercolor paint.
Pass Out Ticket
Compare the Shapes and Forms:
How did the objects change when shading was added?
Which are the more interesting: shapes or forms?
Can a combination of each be used?
Videoshttp://arteelle.com/index.php?key=Art_elements_shape&page=1
Excellent for drawing formshttp://arts.k12.hi.us/07grade1/07Grade1_Lesson_ShapesAndForms.htm
http://www.studiocodex.com/shape01.html