Elements of Art: SHAPE, Art Fundamentals for Self-Taught Artists

[@artprof]

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[@lenaislena134]

Oh that New Yorker cover took me by surprise and hit me in the feels! I also perceived it as purple tears and felt that the way the drops were elongated, and facing directly downwards (compared for example with diagonal, which wouldn't have the same impact) really conveyed the sadness. But it hit me before I got chance to think about that, what a powerful image! I hadn't seen it before, I might see if I can find a copy somewhere! I'm enjoying and learning so much from your videos, thank you 💜

[@artprof]

I love that you subconsciously pick up on these details and feel them before they draw your conscious attention. So powerful! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@BigHenFor]

"Universe of Shapes" in Sarah Sze's work is the right descriptor for it. Each one looks like a journey into Space.

[@bitesizecat]

I never had art in high school so these elements were totally new to me coming to art school! Am exited to learn more and looking forward to the line video.

[@artprof]

We're so glad to help out! If you're interested in more Elements of Art videos, feel free to check out this one about line: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6XRgmOCjNl9idk Thank you so much for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@yellowhatarts1738]

I just saw this! Great stream, I love the topic, I'm actually seen this in class, many pictures in there are using the Gestalt laws! And OMG! Thank you so much for your compliments on my face study, I'm very happy you're proud haha, you gave me a boost of motivation. And yes, that was a very hard angle! Thank you very much and going to keep drawing 💪🏻💛✨

[@artprof]

Wow, thank you so much for watching! We're so glad you liked the video, and that you're motivated to create more amazing work :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@TUG657]

This was very interesting and educational thanks!

[@artprof]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@BigHenFor]

Inside Out's character design is really echoing the psychological dimensions of Shape. I've seen in my own research authors attempt to describe such factors is choosing shapes in design.

[@artprof]

That's a great example! If you're interested in another Elements of Art video, feel free to check out this one about line: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6XRgmOCjNl9idk Thank you so much for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@BigHenFor]

@@artprof Thanks, Mia.

[@Angela-jy8um]

Another great video! Thanks!

[@artprof]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@coffeewithroomforcream]

Wow, those pieces by Malika Favre are really messing with my head. My brain really wants to believe it can see an outline in the places where parts of the figure are the same color as the background. Wild how they can achieve that with such simple shapes and so few colors!

[@jeongminkim7808]

This was so helpful!! I went to art school for many years and honestly they never teach about these!

[@artprof]

We're glad to fill in the gaps, haha! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@lisah336]

@5:01 ArtProf introduced me to the elements of art. Engineering school never mentioned them. 😄

[@artprof]

Haha, we're happy to help! I wish we could teach engineering too, but alas... - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@meganbearz]

your examples are amazing!

[@artprof]

Glad you like them! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@BigHenFor]

Yippee! Back to Basics. 👍

[@BigHenFor]

I'd buy Favre's work. It's graphic simplicity is so expressive.

[@lisengel2498]

I would highlight the element of movement and rhythm ( and it can be experienced in most elements texture, form, color, Line, space, and maybe not so easy through shape and value ? )

[@artprof]

Ooh, that's a great idea! Thank you for the suggestion :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@TheDreadfulCurtain]

I have seen movement and Rhythm pop up under the principles of design. Which seem to be a sort of expanded adjunct to the Elements of Art.

[@TheDreadfulCurtain]

There are a lot of flat wavy and circular shapes currently used in corporate illustration perhaps because we are living in trying times.

[@artprof]

Maybe you're right! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@juliakrikman2554]

Would 'process' and 'medium' be considered elements of art?

[@artprof]

I don't think so, I think that's are more part of the process as opposed to the visual elements. That's my opinion though! -Prof Lieu

[@artprof]

I think elements of art are more focused on aspects of the piece itself-- like color, texture, shape, etc. Process and medium might not be considered "elements", but they are definitely important! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@joe_now_here_]

The confusion between shape vs form reminds me of rhythm vs beat in music.

[@artprof]

That's a great connection :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@joe_now_here_]

@@artprof Sometimes it's confusing because both share the same elements/terms so I just connect/compare them. Haha

[@BigHenFor]

Zaha Hadid's Galaxy Soho is just stunning. A world within a world, with its own gravity. Yet where she departs away from the curves as in the Transport Museum it's disconcerting. Are we manipulated by the choice of Shape in architecture? I know the interiors of McDonald's restaurants are designed to discourage the desire to stay too long. Eat and get out.

[@artprof]

Oh, that's a great question! I'm sure architects keep shape in mind when they're designing, especially if the building is supposed to convey a certain mood. Thank you so much for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff