Space, Shape and Form

An area that is defined by 2 dimensions (square, circle, triangle)

The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects

Shapes and forms made by the forces of humans.

Irregular or uneven shapes.

The area in the image that appears the closest to the viewer.

Shapes and forms made by the forces of nature.

Perspective

Shapes that can be described using mathematical formulas.

Objects that have 3 dimensions- Height, width and depth (sphere, cube, cone)

The space that creates the shapes and forms of the figure in an image.

Small areas of white used to show the very brightest spots on a surface.

Which area on the picture plane usually contains the subject?

Objects lower on the picture plane appear to be closer to the viewer than than objects placed on or above eye level.

When one object covers part of the second object, the first seems closer

Painting by Pablo Picasso that emphasized shapes to create a dramatic image about war.

The place in the distance where it appears to our eyes that parallel lines seem to cross one another

Picture Plane

Using lines to show depth. As lines go away from you they appear to recede to the vanishing point.

Large objects appear to be closer to the viewer than smaller ones.

The empty space between the shapes and forms. The ground.

Brightly colored objects seem closer to you, objects with dull light colors seem farther away.

Illusion of Depth

Objects with clear, sharp edges and visible details seem closer to you.

Three Dimensions of Realism (3D)

That place in the distance where the sky meets the ground.

The area between the fore and backgrounds.

Perspective drawing that utilizes two places where parallel lines seem to cross.

The area in the image the appears the furthest from the viewer