1. Form
The Elements of Art
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2. In terms of art, form refers to objects that are 3-Dimensional, or have length, width, and height.
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3. Geometric forms have specific names associated with them and are typically man-made.
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4. Organic forms do not have specific names associated with them and are often associated with naturally occurring forms.
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5. When drawing representationally, the goal is to create the illusion of form.
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6. We can create the illusion of form by understanding how light reacts on the object.
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7. The highlight is the area where light is hitting the object directly.
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8. The midtone is the middle value of the local color of the object.
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9. The core shadow is the area(s) that is shaded on the object.
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10. The cast shadow is the area(s) that is shaded on surrounding objects and surfaces because of blocked light.
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11. The reflected highlight is the area on an object that is lighter because of reflected light off of surrounding objects.
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12. Exercises
Draw a cube and label highlight, midtone, core shadow, and cast shadow.
Draw a pyramid
Draw a sphere and label highlight, midtone, core shadow, cast shadow, and reflected highlight.
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13. Exercises Draw a cylinder Draw a cone Draw an organic form.
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