FORM Photography is a two-dimensional art. Form can create the illusion of three dimensions and give a photograph the illusion of depth. Form is created in photography through lighting. When a form is lit to accentuate its contours, beautiful gradations of color are created (value).

Geometric Form

Geometric Form

Organic Form

Organic Form

Form and Lighting Form is enhanced by dramatic lighting, usually from the side to exaggerate texture.

Form and Lighting

Form and Lighting

Form Examples Find the following examples and post them: Organic form Geometric form Form with dramatic lighting in color Form with dramatic lighting in black and white After each image, write two sentences explaining the following: What type of form is being used and how? How does using form make the image more interesting? Ralph H. Gibson American, b, 1939 Self Portrait in Paris, Hotel du Pont Royal 1985 gelatin silver print on paper