Discovering texture

With study guide

Explains that every surface has texture and that an object may have several textures. Points out that we learn about textures by touching the surfaces of objects and looking at the way light reflects from these surfaces. Shows how man uses paints, tools, and materials to change the texture of surfaces

Summary

Explains that texture is a basic visual element important to all art and that close observation of surfaces helps to develop an appreciation of textural qualities. Shows how artists use paints, tools and materials to change the texture of surfaces.

More in Discovering Art Series

  1. Discovering Color 1960
  2. Discovering texture 1961
  3. Discovering line. 1963
  4. Discovering Composition in Art 1964
  5. Discovering Perspective 1964
  6. Discovering texture 1964
  7. Discovering Creative Pattern 1965
  8. Discovering Dark And Light 1965
  9. Discovering Ideas for Art 1965
  10. Discovering Ideas for Art 1965
  11. Discovering Harmony in Art 1966
  12. Discovering Form In Art 1967
  13. Discovering Color (Revised Version) 1978
  14. Discovering Line (Revised Version) 1978
  15. Discovering perspective 1978
  16. Discovering Composition in Art (Revised Edition) 1979
  17. Discovering Form in Art (Revised Version) 1979

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