1. Shape (element of art) Types of shape Characteristics of shape
Shape is used for…

2. Shape is…
A 2 dimensional area/space that is contained in within a line (implied or solid).
Always flat and never 3 dimensional.
Not a Form.

3. Two types of Shape:
Geometric Shape
Organic Shape.

4. Organic Shape
Organic shapes do not appear man made and represent things found in nature.
Inconsistent structure.

5. Two dimensions of Shape
Shapes are always flat.
They are never 3 dimensional.
They are only tall and wide. (NOT DEEP)

6. Geometric Shape Shapes you find in Geometry They appear man made
Consistent structure

7. Portrait by: Romare Bearden Notice the Shapes he used…

8. Shapes in this portrait…
Some of the shapes that Bearden used are outlined in this image.
See if you could pick out more shapes.
What type of shapes are mostly used in this collage?