the three-dimensional shape and structure of an object or artwork, often showing depth, volume and mass

a connection or link between two or more things

Shape and form

Art and design

Scale, proportion and perspective

Unity, variety, rhythm and balance

Mass, shape, volume and depth

Line

Tone, hue and colour

Texture

Pattern

Composition

This unit revisits and reframes the key principles and elements of art. Pupils will study how artists use these elements with greater sophistication. They will carefully examine and analyse the elements and principles, applying them to their chosen art forms and endorsements.

Foundation workshops: revisiting elements of art and principles of art

A mathematically defined shape with precise edges and angles

Which of the following best describes a geometric shape?

True or false? "Shapes and forms are elements of design that help artists communicate ideas and emotions visually."

Use shading and tone to turn a flat shape into a 3D form

Use contrasting curves and angles to create tension or harmony

In what ways could an artist experiment with shape and form?

Shapes with sharp angles are most likely to be associated with:

the empty spaces around and between objects

mathematically defined shapes with precise edges and angles

Match the terms to their correct descriptions:

A shape with no depth, only height and width

The three-dimensional version of a shape, showing depth and volume

Which of the following best describes a 3D form?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Shape and form

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.