Elements of Arts

Sculpture

Painting

Drawing

Printmaking

Sculpture

Photography

Ceramics

3D digital modeling

Line

Shape

Perspective

Texture

Vertical lines

Curved lines

Broken lines

Horizontal lines

Calmness and steadiness

Chaos and heightened emotions

Spirituality and power

Softness and fluidity

Shape is three-dimensional, form is two-dimensional.

Shape is based on width and length, form includes height as well.

Shape is only geometric, form is only organic.

Shape and form mean the same thing in art.

They are created with a free hand.

They are predictable and measured.

They are often described as 'natural' or 'biomorphic'.

They have more fluidity and curves in their outlines.

They are created with a free hand and are irregular.

They are planned, measured, and often associated with terms like 'man-made' and 'predictable'.

They always have curves and fluid outlines.

They cannot be measured by mathematical tools.

Geometric shapes

Organic shapes

Negative space

Free-form shapes

To add color to the artwork

To allow viewers to feel and perceive the artwork's surface

To create geometric shapes

To define positive and negative space

It is the physical feeling of artwork that has tactile qualities.

It is the illusion of texture usually recognized on a flat surface.

It is created by mixing different colors.

It is only found in sculptures.

Green

Orange

Red

Purple (Violet)

Analogous

Monochromatic

Complementary

Triad