THE ELEMENTS AND

ORGANIZATIONS OF
ARTS
An element
of art that is
two
dimensional,
because it
Shape is an enclosed lines. It can be
organic, geometric, abstract or symbolic
and can be used in conjunction with other
elements to create form or pattern. It can
used to simplify complex objects for
effective communication . Examples of
application include logo, symbols, graphic
design.
Two Dimensional Shapes
Most of the art we see is two-dimensional;
a drawing, a painting, a print or a
photograph which is usually viewed as a
flat surface.
Three Dimensional Shape
it can be defined as a solid figure or shape, it has 
three dimensions – length, width and height 3d’s have 
thickness or depth. 
2 MAIN TYPES OF SHAPE
eometric Shapes
 were originally formed
mechanically using a
ruler or compass.
It’s translation and
use are often man-
made.
Organic
Are usually natural, irregular
Shapes
and freeform in character. You
can see them in patterns of
growth and decay in nature; in
shapes of seeds, plants, leaves,
flowers fruit, trees; and the
ephemeral forms of clouds and
water.
 Symbolic
A symbolShapes
is an object or sign
that represents an identity, a
belief, a concept or an activity.

Decorative
Shapes
All decorative forms are based
on either Nature or Geometry
or a combination of both.
Transparent Shapes
Allow light to pass through
so that you are able to see
what lies beyond them.

Reflective
Shape
Reflects light to create a
mirror of what is
reflected on the surface
 Opaque
Shapes
Absorbs light but also
reflects some of it as
color. As light is not
able to pass through
them, you are unable
to see through them.
Positive ShapesNegative Shapes
This is the actual The space between and
physical form of any around the physical form
shape of any shape
PATTERN
is an underlying 
structure that organizes 
surface or structures in a 
consistent, regular 
manner. Pattern can be 
described as a repeating 
unit of shape.
 FORM
are three
dimensional shapes
expressing length,
width, and depth.
Balls, cylinders,
boxes and
pyramids are
forms.
Thank you!