Art Terms

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Organic Shape

A free-form shape that is irregular and uneven, such as the shape of a cloud.

Organic form

A free-form which has irregular and uneven edges and is often found in nature such as an animal

Shape

A two dimensional area created by connecting actual or implied lines.

Zig-zag lines

Diagonal lines that connect at points.

Geometric form

Forms such as the sphere, cube, and pyramid or man-made objects that are based on such.

Curved lines

Lines that change direction gradually to form curves, spirals, and circles.

Vertical lines

Lines that move straight up and down and are perpendicular to the horizon.

Geometric Shapes

Precise, mathematical shapes such as the circle, square, and triangle.

Gesture line

Quick, rough line that captures shape, form, and movement.

Negative space

The empty space around and between forms or shapes in an artwork.

Positive Space

The space that a form or shape occupies in an artwork.

Color

The visual quality of objects caused by the amount of light they reflect or absorb

Visual texture

The was a surface appears to feel through the sense of vision.


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