Question

shapes vocabulary
define each of the following vocabulary terms.
nonobjective shapes:

representational shapes:

abstract shapes:

figure/ground reversal:

definition:

collage:

Explanation:

Each definition aligns with standard art vocabulary: Nonobjective shapes are purely formal (no real-world link); Representational shapes clearly mimic real objects; Abstract shapes distill real objects into basic forms; Figure/Ground Reversal describes a perceptual shift (e.g., Rubin's vase); Collage refers to mixed-media assembly.

Answer:

Nonobjective Shapes: Shapes with no reference to real objects
Representational Shapes: Shapes that depict real-world objects
Abstract Shapes: Simplified/modified representations of real objects
Figure/Ground Reversal: Visual effect where figure and background swap roles
Collage: Artwork made by assembling different materials