Curipod placeholder

ELEMENT OF ART - SHAPE

1
0

Curipod generated lesson: "Element of Art Shape". #5-7

Profile picture of terra.brown

terra.brown

Updated 3 months ago

1. Drawings
510 seconds
Design and draw a unique creature using only geometric shapes. Explore how different shapes can create interesting forms.
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one element of art shape
3. Slide
60 seconds
The Element of Shape in Art
Shape is an element of art that refers to an object's outline, silhouette or the overall form. It can be created through lines, color, texture, space, and other elements. Shapes can be organic or geometric and can convey emotion in artwork.
4. Slide
60 seconds
Element of art shape
Geometric Shapes: Shapes that are created with mathematical formulas and include circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
Organic Shapes: Shapes that are not created with mathematical formulas and are unpredictable and free-flowing such as clouds, leaves, and mountains.
Abstract Shapes: Shapes that don’t exist in the real world but can be used to create patterns and designs such as stars, swirls, and bubbles.
5. Slide
60 seconds
Shapes in Art
Shape is a two-dimensional area that is defined by its boundaries. Shapes can be geometric (squares, circles, triangles) or organic (free-form shapes). Shapes create a visual interest in artwork and can also suggest different feelings.
6. Slide
60 seconds
Element of Art - SHAPE
Shape is a two-dimensional element of art that is defined by its outline and form. Examples of shapes are circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
Organic shapes are irregular and free-form, and they often appear in nature. Examples of organic shapes are clouds, mountains, and leaves.
Geometric shapes are regular and symmetrical, and they often appear in man-made objects. Examples of geometric shapes are squares, rectangles, and triangles.
7. Poll
60 seconds
Choose the shape that best describes you:
  • Circle - I'm a people person
  • Square - I'm practical and organized
  • Triangle - I'm always up for an adventure
  • Rectangle - I'm reliable and dependable
  • Oval - I'm flexible and open to change
8. Slide
60 seconds
Did you know?
The term 'shape' in art was first coined by the artist and theorist Wassily Kandinsky in his book Concerning the Spiritual in Art. The use of organic shapes in art dates back to the Paleolithic era. The golden ratio is used in art, architecture, music, and by nature to create aesthetically pleasing shapes.
9. Open question
300 seconds
What are the 3 types of shapes?
10. Open question
300 seconds
What are two examples of a geometric shape?
11. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
How does the use of different shapes impact the overall feel of a piece of art?
12. Open question
300 seconds
What is an example of an organic shape?
13. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
Would you rather draw an piece of art using geometric shapes or organic shapes? Why?

Suggested content