What does the term 'Form and Style' mean when it comes to paintings/ sculpture? Simple explanation please!?

form

in widest sense, total structure; synthesis of visible aspects of structure , of manner in united create distinctive character. form of work enables perceive it.

form refers element of art three-dimensional (height, width, , depth) , encloses volume. example, triangle, two-dimensional, shape, pyramid, three-dimensional, form. cubes, spheres, ovoids, pyramids, cone, , cylinders examples of various forms.

also, of elements of work of art independent of meaning. formal elements primary features not matter of semantic significance — including color, dimensions, line, mass, medium, scale, shape, space, texture, value; , principles of design under placed — including balance, contrast, dominance, harmony, movement, proportion, proximity, rhythm, similarity, unity, , variety.

style

artist's characteristic manner of expression. also, works of art different artists may have features in common. such works said have group style.


examples of group styles art nouveau, chinoiserie, cubism, de stijl, empire, expressionism, fauvism, impressionism, luminism, naturalistism, rococo, romanticism, social realism, socialist realism, , surrealism.


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