Shape- Also called form, is a visually precieved area enclosed by other elements of art like line, color, texture, value, ect.

Garvin, Sheri. "Cat and Mouse." Behance. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2013.

Figure and Ground- The positive and negative spaces. Ground being the negative and figure being the positive.

If you look at only the negative space you can spot out a cat and looking at only the positive space we see mice, hence the name cat and mouse.

"Non Objective Hoopla." Nonobjective. Nimr0dsdaughter, n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2013.

Nonobjective- Not a specific object or form that is recognizable.

Naturalism, Idealism, Distortion

Naturalism- Naturally looks like a refrence.

Idealism- A idea of what perfection is, enhanced version of naturalism

Distortion-An alteration of the natural shape.

"William Bliss Baker." Google Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2013.

This is an example of naturalism, just a painting of kids playing in hay.

"Belly Dancer in Sydney - Belly Dancing Ideas." Belly Dancer in Sydney - Belly Dancing Ideas. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Jan. 2013.

This is a painting of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love and beauty. Being one of the most beautiful Goddesses, she is a good example for idealism.

Penny Arcade." Forums. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2013.

My example of distortion shows a goldfish stretched narrowly out of proportion.