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__WHAT IS A SHAPE?__
**A shape is an area within an implied line meaning all lines has to be connected without any openings on edges or anywhere around** **the shape.**
 * The two main types of shapes are : **
 * Geometric shapes
 * Organic Shapes

__ WHAT IS A GEOMETRICAL SHAPE? __
__**Geometric shapes**__ are completely opposite from organic shapes. Unlike organic shapes, geometric shapes are edged except for circles and oval type geometric shapes. Geometric shapes include circles, triangles, and squares. Geometric forms on the other hand consist of cubes, and pyramids,.



__WHAT IS AN ORGANIC SHAPE?__
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 * __Organic sha__****__pes__** are shapes that have a natural look. They are at times very flowing and sometimes curved with the appearance. Organic shapes are also referred to as "curvilinear shapes". Thus meaning that organic shapes are mostly curved. Some artists may use organic shapes within their piece of art to create flowing, calming, and peaceful pictures. Some examples of organic shapes

__VOLUME AND MASS (2-D & 3-D)__
Shapes are usually displayed as a 2-D element, while 3-D have volume and mass. Therefore, a painting has shapes, while a sculpture has volume and mass.

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__POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SHAPES__

 * Positive shapes** are normally used for the foreground of an art piece which focuses more on the picture and this is often called the subject matter.
 * Negative shapes** is usually an empty shape or space and is the background or surround of the subject matter.
 * These can be reversed the other way around in order to create an abstract piece.

__REFERENCES__
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