Questions and Answers
What is an actual shape?
What characterizes an amorphous shape?
A shape without a clear definition; formless and indistinct.
Define a biomorphic shape.
An irregular shape that resembles the freely developed curves found in living organisms.
What is Cubism?
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Describe a curvilinear shape.
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What does decorative shape mean in art?
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What is equivocal space?
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Define a geometric shape.
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What is an implied shape?
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What defines kinetic art?
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What is mass in graphic art?
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What does objective art refer to?
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Define perspective in art.
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What is a planar shape?
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Define a plane in art.
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What characterizes a plastic shape?
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What is a rectilinear shape?
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What is the definition of shape in art?
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Define a silhouette.
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What does subjective mean in art?
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What is surrealism?
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Define three-dimensional in art.
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What does two-dimensional refer to?
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What is void in art?
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Define volume in art.
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Study Notes
Shapes and Definitions
- Actual Shape: Clearly defined positive area with explicit boundaries.
- Amorphous Shape: Formless and indistinct shape lacking clear definition and dimension.
- Biomorphic Shape: Irregular shape that mimics the curves found in living organisms.
- Curvilinear Shape: Boundaries mainly consist of curved lines, contrasting with rectilinear shapes.
- Geometric Shape: Simple shapes related to geometry, like triangles, rectangles, and circles.
- Implied Shape: Suggested shape created by psychological connections between dots, lines, or areas.
- Rectilinear Shape: Defined by straight lines, opposite of curvilinear shapes.
- Planar Shape: Shapes having height and width, without thickness indication.
- Silhouette: The total shape emerging from the contours or edges of an object.
Artistic Movements and Terms
- Cubism: Painting style developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque (1907-1912), using multiple views to create three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional surface, marking the start of abstract art.
- Surrealism: Art form influenced by Freudian psychology emphasizing fantasy and subconscious experiences through automatic techniques.
Art Concepts
- Decorative Shape: Enriches artwork, highlighting its two-dimensional nature.
- Equivocal Space: Intentionally ambiguous space allowing viewers to see various relationships within the artwork, akin to an optical illusion.
- Kinetic Art: Involves actual movement, derived from the Greek word 'kinesis'.
- Mass: Refers to three-dimensional shapes that stand out or create an illusion of solid material in graphic art, or physical bulk in plastic arts.
- Perspective: Graphical systems creating illusions of three-dimensionality or spatial relationships, depicting diminishing objects in the distance.
- Plastic Shape: Creates the illusion of three dimensions on a flat surface or refers to actual three-dimensional art forms.
Dimensions in Art
- Two-dimensional: Height and width dimensions, typically on flat surfaces.
- Three-dimensional: Depth, height, and width dimensions, with depth as a physical reality in plastic arts or an illusion in graphic arts.
- Volume: Defined measure of three-dimensional space.
Subjectivity in Art
- Objective Art: Closely reflects physical reality or optical perception; appears natural and real.
- Subjective Art: Derives from personal bias, emotion, or innovative interpretation, rather than strictly physical reality.
Space in Art
- Void: Lacking substance, consisting of negative space or spatial area penetrated by objects.
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Test your knowledge on key terms from Chapter 4 of Art Fundamentals. This quiz covers definitions of various shapes and styles in art, including both actual and amorphous shapes. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of artistic concepts.