Texture
is the surface quality of an object. We experience texture
when we touch objects and feel their roughness, smoothness
or patterns. Texture is the artist's way of mapping these
tactile impressions on to the two-dimensional picture.
Texture is created by varying the pattern of light and dark
areas on an object. Notice how the areas of light and dark
give the impression of depth to the image below. Elements
& Principles of Design:
[Line]
[Shape]
[Texture]
[Value
&
Color]
[Space]
[Movement]
[Balance]
[Emphasis]
[Unity] Main
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Design
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Classic
Graphic Design
Theory
Elements of Design: Texture
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