2-D (two-dimensional) - Having height and width, but no depth; flat.

SHAPE- A 2-dimensional enclosed space defined by line. i.e. squares, circles, triangles, are examples of various shapes

3-D (three -dimensional)- Having height, width, and depth; not flat.

FORM- A 3-dimensional space that has height, width, and depth.

i.e. cubes, spheres, pyramids, cone, and cylinders are examples of various forms.

GEOMETRIC FORM-

Any shape or form having more mathematic design. Geometric designs are typically made with straight lines or shapes from

geometry, including circle, ovals, triangles, rectangles, squares, etc. VS.

ORGANIC FORM-An irregular shape, or one that might be found in nature, rather than a regular, mechanical shape. Organic shapes and forms often have curves.

Vladimir Augustovich STENBERG Russia 1899 – 1982

b Moscow, 4 April 1899; d Moscow, 2 May 1982

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KPS 4 - Construction of a spatial apparatus no. 4 1919-20 reconstructed 1973-74

steel, glass, lacquer and plaster on wood

edition of 4

278.2 (h) x 134.1 (w) x 70.1 (d) cm

Robert MORRIS United States of America born 1931

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Untitled 1969

felt

284.0 (h) x 363.2 (w) x 111.8 (d) cm

Alexandra EXTER Ukraine 1882 – France 1949

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Costume model of a Martian guard for the film Aelita c.1923

watercolour on cardboard, cotton, steel wire and tacks

26.2 (h) x 12.2 (w) x 5.7 (d) cm

Mark DI SUVERO China born 1933

to United States of America 1941

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T'ang October 1977

steel

torch-cut steel plate, 5 pieces

DENSITY-

Refers to the perception and degree of bulk, mass, and weight of the form in space.

DENSITY

DENSITY

David GILHOOLY

United States of America born 1943

The pillar of frog civilization 1975

glazed earthenware

102.5 (h) x 29.5 (w) cm

Nigel HALL Great Britain born 1943

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On the other hand 1978

painted aluminium

202.0 (h) x 196.0 (w) x 55.0 (d) cm

Lucas SAMARAS Greece born 1936

to United States of America 1948

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Box no. 68 1968

synthetic polymer paint on wood

closed 49.1 (h) x 30.5 (w) x 30.5 (d) cm

Sol LEWITT Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America born 1928

1953 moved to New York

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Cubic modular piece no. 3 1968

synthetic polymer paint on steel

232.2 (h) x 277.2 (w) x 50.0 (d) cm

OPEN FORM

VS.

CLOSED FORM

Medardo ROSSO Italy 1858 – 1928

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Maternité [Maternity] 1889

wax on plaster

44.7 (h) x 57.6 (w) x 21.0 (d) cm

David SMITH United States of America 1906 – 1965

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25 planes 1958

stainless steel

350.5 (h) x 169.5 (w) x 40.0 (d) cm

inscribed on steel plaque fastened to leg of sculpture, "David Smith/ 7.13.58/ 25 planes"

Wesley Anderregg, Masked Man Cup and Saucer, 1996 ceramic; 6 x 6 ½ x 4 ¾" 

Amedeo MODIGLIANI Italy 1884 – France 1920

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Standing nude c.1912

limestone

162.8 (h) x 33.2 (w) x 29.6 (d) cm

ACTION:MOVING

or

FIXED (Still)

Bird in Space (L’Oiseau dans l’espace), 1932–40. Polished brass, 151.7 cm high, including base.

Constantin BRANCUSI Romania 1876 – France 1957

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L'oiseau dans l'espace [Bird in space] c.1931-1936

white marble, limestone 'collar', sandstone base

overall 318.1 (h) x 42.5 (w) x 42.5 (d) cm

sculpture 184.0 (h) cm 44.0 cm (diameter)

collar 17.1 (h) cm 17.8 cm (diameter)

base 117.0 (h) x 42.5 (w) x 42.5 (d) cm

Lucas SAMARAS Greece born 1936 to United States of America 1948 Winged man with head on knee 1980

Lucas SAMARAS Greece born 1936 to United States of America 1948 Winged woman with three arms 1980

gold plated cast bronze

Robert Graham, b. 1938, AmericanHeather, 1979bronze66 1/2 x 12 x 12 inches with base

                   

Robert Arneson, 1930-1992, AmericanUp Against It, 1978glazed ceramic32 x 22 x 20 inches

Ken Little, b. 1948, AmericanBuck and Doe, 1996bronzeBuck: 15 x 12 x 4 1/2 inchesDoe: 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches

                              

Deborah Butterfield, b. 1949, AmericanNahele, 1986metal72 x 102 x 39 inches

Dennis Oppenheim, b. 1938, AmericanUpper Cut, 1992steel, plywood, hard foam, sheetrock, art books36 x 60 x 48 inches

-The "feel" of an object, its smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. Textures may be actual or simulated. Actual textures can be felt with the fingers, while simulated textures are suggested by an artist in the painting of different areas of a picture.

Words describing textures include: smooth, velvety, soft, wet, gooey, furry, sandy, leathery, crackled, prickly, rough, bumpy, puffy, etc.

Peter Voulkos' BOWLING GREEN, 1999

Peter Voulkos' WALKING MAN,

1990

Small Lapis Vase78.11.2 c. 1800-185019th c5 5/8 in. x 3 5/8 in. x 3 5/8 in. (14.29 cm x 9.21 cm x 9.21 cm)

China Anonymous

Peter Voulkos, Chachmo, 1998. Woodfired stoneware, 42 x 27 inches.

                                                           

Barbaric Splendour

Grayson Perry 2003

Ceramics, Porcelain, Pottery

Glazed ceramic

h: 67 x w: 35.5 cm / h: 26.4 x w: 14 in