What is the difference between shape and form in visual art?

shapes are used in construction while forms are not

shapes are two-dimensional while forms are three-dimensional
shapes have depth while forms do not
shapes and forms are interchangeable terms

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The correct statement is: shapes are two-dimensional while forms are three-dimensional.

In visual art, shapes refer to flat, two-dimensional areas defined by edges, typically representing outlines or silhouettes. Examples of shapes include circles, squares, and triangles. Forms, on the other hand, are three-dimensional objects that have volume and take up space, such as spheres, cubes, and cylinders. While both concepts are related to the visual aspects of art, they are distinct in their dimensionality.

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