shaping up photo by l. e. denyer. 2 artistic elements: shapes
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SHAPING UP
Photo by L. E. Denyer
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ARTISTIC ELEMENTS:SHAPES
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Shape
A closed two-dimensional figure Described or delineated by a line or edge
Shapes are everywhere
If you look around you, you will notice that almost everything we see is made up of a Shape or combination of Shapes.
Some of the more common ones we have given names to, i.e.: Circle square Rectangle Triangles
Others are so unique we call them freeform shapes
Two Types of Shapes
Shapes are organized into two types: GEOMETRIC ORGANIC
Geometric shapes: are usually angular and appear frequently in
man-made objects (square, triangle, circle) Organic shapes:
are usually more rounded and appear most often in nature (irregular in outline)
In these Picasso paintings, where do you see the different types of shapes? (geometric & organic)
--by Pablo Picasso
Architectural Example:
Architecture, such as this example by Frank Lloyd Wright, is usually composed of geometric forms
These forms are most often thought of as constructed or made
Categories of Shapes
Geometric Organic Positive Negative Static Dynamic
Geometric Shapes
Circles, Squares, rectangles, triangles Seen in architecture and manufactured
items
Organic Shapes
Leaves, seashells, flowers, etc. As often seen in nature Characteristics that are free flowing,
informal and irregular
Positive Shapes
In drawings, paintings, photographs, and other artworks Shapes are the solid forms
In a sculpture, Shapes are the solid form of the object
Negative Space
In a drawing The space around the positive shape Such as the shape around the bowl of fruit
In sculpture The empty shape around and between the
sculptures
Static Shape
Shapes that appear stable and resting
Dynamic Shape
Shapes that appear to be moving and active
Geometric Shapes
Sidra, 6th grade, Cut Paper Collage
This is a colored paper collage made up of organic shapes that overlap.
If you look carefully, you may see that this composition was based on the Fibonacci Numerals.
Each shape represents the sequence of numbers found in Fibonacci's order: 0,1,2,3,5,8,13,21...
Note the rounded edges of the shapes.
Would you recognize these shapes in nature?
Organic Shapes
How many shapes do you recognize in this work?
Why do you think you notice the shapes first in this sculpture?
This is an assemblage. Nevelson collected scraps of wood and assembled this sculpture. She painted it one color. By doing this, the viewer is made more aware of the many shapes of the wood and the spaces between the wood
Louise Nevelson (American, born Russia), 1900-1988, Sky Cathedral, 1958 wood, painted black, 115 x 135 x 20", Albright-Knox Art Gallery, NY
Shapes in Designs
Shapes in house decor and interior design can be used to add interest, style, theme to a design like a door
Shape in interior design depends on the function of the object like a kitchen cabinet door
Natural shapes forming patterns on wood or stone may help increase visual appeal in interior design
You can combine simple shapes to make more complex shapes
Combining Shapes to Create Decorative Art
In Decorative Arts & Interior Design: This includes one’s personal space
Walls and ceilings of a room A fence around a yard Boundary lines for nations
The area in which people live
Pathways – Negative Space
Pathways and walkways define negative spaces in designs
Furnishing – Positive Space
Furnishing and fixtures define positive spaces in living spaces
Planning is essential
Well-planned and well-organized space in decorative pieces provides
beauty and function In living spaces produces
functional and comfortable interiors
Your Challenge…
Create beautiful, functional, and interesting spaces in your artwork and designs