A few art basics

There are 7 formal elements of art design: line, shape, form, space, texture, light, and color.

The two basic line types are straight and curved.

Shape is two dimensional. Shapes may be organic, geometric, symmetrical, or non-symmetrical or a combination.

Form is three dimensional. Five basic forms—the cone, cylinder, sphere, cube and torus (donut shape)—are the foundation of objects.

We’ll discuss the rest of the elements in future entries.