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The Elements of Art-"Texture"

Texture- element of art that refers to the way an object feels to the touch or looks as it may feel.
3-D Texture- refers to the way an object feels to the touch
2-D Texture- refers to the way an object looks as it may feel
Visual texture- the illusion of a 3-D surface
Simulated- imitate real textures
Invented- 2-D patterns created by the repetition of lines of shapes
Rough textures- reflect light unevenly
Smooth textures- reflect light evenly
Matte- surface that reflects a soft, dull light.  Shiny surfaces are the opposite of matte.
Impasto- a painting technique in which the paint is built up on the surface to create a texture
When drawing or painting texture, it is important to pay close attention to the values- they reveal the illusion of texture


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