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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Term: Shape

Shape is an element of art that describes an enclosed space bounded by edges created by other elements (such as, lines, colors, values, textures, and so forth). Shapes can be geometric with clearly defined edges (including, square, circle, triangle, and so forth) or organic with naturally occurring edges that are irregular (such as the shape of a leaf, tree, or lake).

Shapes have only height and width and are limited to two dimensional or flat media. Forms, on the other hand, have depth as well as shape. Three dimensional forms are the basis of sculpture and many decorative arts. An illusion of form can be created in two dimensions with the help of shading, which gives it a feeling of depth.


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