"A shape is a graphical representation of an object or its external boundary, outline, or external surface."
The 2D or 3D area defined by a boundary, such as an outline or edge. It can be geometric or organic.
Line: A continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point. Lines can be straight or curved, thick or thin, and can vary in length and direction.
Shape: The two-dimensional area or surface of an object, characterized by its outline or boundary.
Form: The three-dimensional appearance of an object, created by the interplay of light and shadow on its surfaces, and defined by its volume, mass, and structure.
Texture: The visual or tactile quality of a surface, as perceived by the eyes or by touch.
Value: The relative lightness or darkness of an object, as determined by its tonal range or shading.
Color: The hue, saturation, and brightness of a surface, created by the reflection or absorption of light wavelengths.
Space: The visual or physical distance between objects or parts of an object, and the way in which they relate to each other within a composition.
Proportion: The size, scale, and relative relationships of different elements within a composition, and how they contribute to the overall balance and harmony of the work.
Balance: The distribution of visual weight within a composition, determined by the placement, size, color, and texture of different elements.
Rhythm: The repetition, variation, and sequencing of visual elements within a composition, creating a sense of movement, pattern, and flow.
Contrast: The juxtaposition of different elements to create visual interest and distinction, such as light and dark, sharp and soft, or large and small.
Unity: The cohesive and harmonious relationship between different elements within a composition, creating a sense of wholeness and completeness.
Geometric Shapes: These are shapes that have a precise mathematical definition and are created using straight lines and angles, such as squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles.
Organic Shapes: These are shapes that occur naturally and do not have a precise definition, such as the shape of a leaf, tree, or cloud.
Abstract Shapes: These are shapes that are not representative of anything recognizable, and can be created using a combination of geometric and organic shapes.
Positive Shapes: These are shapes that are recognizable as objects or figures, and are created by the presence of lines around them.
Negative Shapes: These are shapes that are created by the absence of lines around them, leaving the spaces between the lines to form a shape.
Open Shapes: These are shapes that are clearly defined but do not have any closing lines or boundaries, such as spirals or curves.
Closed Shapes: These are shapes that have clearly defined boundaries and are entirely enclosed, such as circles, squares or triangles.
3D Shapes: These are shapes that appear to have depth, height, and width, such as cubes, spheres, and pyramids.
Flat Shapes: These are shapes that appear to be two-dimensional, with only length and width, such as lines, circles, and squares.
"A figure is a representation including both shape and size."
"A plane shape or plane figure is constrained to lie on a plane, in contrast to solid 3D shapes."
"A two-dimensional shape or two-dimensional figure may lie on a more general curved surface."
"Other properties such as color, texture, or material type are not considered when defining a shape."
"A shape is a graphical representation of an object or its external boundary, outline, or external surface."
"A figure is a representation including both shape and size."
"A plane shape or plane figure is constrained to lie on a plane."
"Solid 3D shapes are shapes that are not constrained to lie on a plane."
"A two-dimensional shape may lie on a more general curved surface."
"Properties such as color, texture, or material type are not considered when defining a shape."
"A shape focuses on the external representation of an object, as opposed to properties like material type."
"A figure includes both the shape and size of an object."
"A plane shape or plane figure is constrained to lie on a plane."
"Solid 3D shapes are not constrained to lie on a plane."
"A two-dimensional shape may lie on a non-Euclidean two-dimensional space."
"Color, texture, or material type are not considered when defining a shape."
"A shape is a graphical representation of an object."
"A figure is a representation including both shape and size."
"A plane shape or plane figure is constrained to lie on a plane."