Shape and Form

Vocabulary Shape Form Geometric Organic Static Dynamic Positive space Negative space

Shape VS Form What is the difference? Shape is two-dimensional height and width Form is three-dimensional height and width and depth

Categories of shape and form Geometric- Precise and Defined Organic- Free-flowing and natural

Organic

What would you classify each as?

Positive and Negative shapes Positive shapes is tangible, actual aspects of a design. Negative shapes are the areas around the objects or space between objects. Negative shapes are just as important as the positive shapes in a picture or sculpture

What is positive? Negative?

Qualities of shape Use your five senses to determine a shapes quality Perception is the key

Light or Heavy?

Smooth or Textured

Static Shapes are either vertical or horizontal Figures are standing still or seated

Dynamic Associated with change or movement Leaning or diagonal shapes suggest activity