M2: Elements of Shapes Flashcards

1
Q

Is a flat,
enclosed area of an artwork created
through lines, textures, or colours, or an area enclosed by other shapes, such as
triangles, circles, and squares.

A

Shapes

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2
Q

A form can refer to a three-dimensional
composition or object within a three-
dimensional composition.

A

Shapes

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3
Q

Are precise edged
and mathematically consistent curves,
they are pure forms and so consist of
circles, squares, spirals, triangles.

A

Geometric Shapes

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4
Q

Are free-form,
unpredictable, and flowing in
appearance.

A

Organic Shapes

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5
Q

These shapes visually suggest the natural world
of animals, plants, sky, sea, etc.

A

Organic Shapes

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6
Q

A shape that has details inside it, such as an outline of a human, with body features.

A

Positive Shape

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7
Q

A shape without any details; it’s just an outline

A

Negative Shape

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8
Q

A shape that is representative is created by the flattening out of three-dimensional objects.

A

Representation

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9
Q

Breaking it down to shapes that,
when put together, form a recognizable
silhouette.

A

Representation

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10
Q

Depictions of real things without being exact representations.

A

Abstract Shape

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11
Q

Are simple volumes,
such as cubes, cylinders, and pyramids.

A

Geometric Forms

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