Shape and Form in Art

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Objective

I can create a drawing that demonstrates an understanding of shape and form through techniques like shading.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define "shape" and "form" as they relate to art. What is the key difference between them?

2

Explain how artists create the illusion of three-dimensional form in two-dimensional artworks like paintings or drawings.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how you would use shading to make a circle appear to be a sphere in a drawing. Describe how you would use shading to make a square appear to be a cube in a drawing.

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