The Elements of Art Part 2 of a 2-part Series  Shape  Form  Space Deviant Art

Essential Questions  What are shape, form, and space?  How can we use these three elements to improve our photographs? Deep Space Sparkle

Shape in Art  An element of art that is an enclosed space where the boundaries are defined by other elements of art.  Shapes are limited to two dimensions: length and width.  Shapes can be Geometric, circles, rectangles, squares, triangles or Organic, found in nature. Ricky Barnard

Shape in Photography  Geometric: Geometric shapes have bold, defined edges and can create strength and power in a photograph. World of StockJacek Kadaj

Shapes in Photography  Organic: Organic shapes have soft, fluid edges and can create peace and calmness in a photograph. Rev PhotographyBehance

Form in Art  Form: Form is an element of art that is a three-dimensional geometrical figure (sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, prism) Interactive Art School

Form in Photography  Form: Form is basically a three-dimensional shape, and is best accentuated by side lighting since it casts soft shadows. This difference between light and shadows gives a better illustration of the depth of an object. Art Photograph GalleryAHow.info

Space in Art  Space: An element of art that refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece. Art Inspired Space can be positive, white or light Space can be negative, black or dark

Space in Photography  Positive: Using positive space in a photograph draws all of the attention to the subject. There will be little empty space around the main focal point. Jessica’s PhotographyKristen Streifel Photography

Space in Photography  Negative: Using negative space in a picture gives your subject more room to ‘move’ within the image. It creates a sense of openness. Layers MagazineStephanMDP

Essential Questions  What are shape, form, and space?  How can we use these three elements to improve our photographs? Deep Space Sparkle

Images Used in this Presentation  All images used in this presentation may be subject to copyright.  The title of the artist, photographer, website or source are noted under each photograph. Glitter Graphics