The Elements of Art

Part 2 of a 2-part SeriesShapeFormSpace

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Essential Questions

What are shape, form, and space?

How can we use these three elements to improve our photographs?

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Shape in Art An element of art that is an enclosed space

where the boundaries are defined by other elements of art.

Shapes are limited to two dimensions: length and width. Shapes can be Geometric, circles, rectangles, squares, triangles or Organic, found in nature.

Ricky Barnard

Shape in Photography Geometric: Geometric shapes have bold,

defined edges and can create strength and power in a photograph.

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Shapes in Photography Organic: Organic shapes have soft, fluid edges

and can create peace and calmness in a photograph.

Rev Photography Behance

Form in Art

Form: Form is an element of art that is a three-dimensional

geometrical figure (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, prism)

Interactive Art School

Form in Photography Form: Form is basically a three-dimensional

shape, and is best accentuated by side lighting since it casts soft shadows. This difference between light and shadows gives a better illustration of the depth of an object.

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Space in Art Space: An element of art that refers to

distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece.

Art Inspired

Space can be positive,

white or light

Space can be negative,

black or dark

Space in Photography Positive: Using positive space in a photograph

draws all of the attention to the subject. There will be little empty space around the main focal point.

Jessica’s Photography Kristen Streifel Photography

Space in Photography Negative: Using negative space in a picture

gives your subject more room to ‘move’ within the image. It creates a sense of openness.

Layers Magazine StephanMDP

Essential Questions

What are shape, form, and space?

How can we use these three elements to improve our photographs?

Deep Space Sparkle

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