1. to the surface of a painting.” ~Britton Francis
“Texture adds variety
and visual stimulus
to the surface of a painting.”
~Britton Francis
OBJECTIVE:
Examine and create different types
of texture in an art work.

2. Elements of Art: Texture
Rhinoceros, 1515
Woodcut (Location: British Museum, London)Albrecht Dürer ( ) the most famous European artists of block prints.

3. Texture is the surface quality of an object.

4. Texture can be used to create, and is related to, value and form
Texture can be used to create, and is related to, value and form. It appeals to the senses of vision and touch.

5. Texture is “tactile,” meaning it appeals to our sense of touch.

6. Texture is also visual, meaning it influences to our sense of sight, it is often “implied”.

7. Symbolic textures is just another way to identify implied textures.
Texture: wavy lines could symbolize water, waves, rolling terrain
Texture: overlapping circles give the look of fish scales
Texture: a grid of lines could simulate plaid or linen fabrics, wire mesh, or other textures

8. In the following slides,
identify the images as
implied or tactile texture.

15. Find some textures of your own!!