| A | B |
| Shape | Two-dimensional area that is defined in some way |
| Free-form shapes | Irregular and uneven shapes |
| Forms | Objects having or looking like they have 3 dimensions |
| Space | The element of art that refers to the emptiness or area between , Round, above, elbow, or within objects |
| Chiaroscuro | The arrangement of light and shadow |
| Highlights | Small areas of white used to show the very brightest spots |
| Freestanding | Surrounded by negative space |
| Point of view | The angle from which you see an object |
| Picture plane | The surface of a painting or drawing |
| Foreground | The part of the picture plane nearest to you |
| Background | The part of the picture plane farthest from you |
| Perspective | A graphic system that creates the illusion of depth and volume on a two-dimensional surface |
| Atmospheric perspective | Brightly colored objects seem closer to you and dull, light colors seem farther away |