Art Elements

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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