Texture refers to the surface feel or simulated roughness of an area. It can be found in nature, such as tree bark or bricks, and on objects like fur or fabric. In art, texture describes the surface quality of a work, whether actual or implied. There are two main categories of texture - real texture uses the actual surface of materials to create visual interest or feelings, while implied texture makes a 2D surface appear textured through techniques like brushstrokes.

1. Texture

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3. Texture is...
T
exture is the actual
surface feel of an
area or the simulated
appearance of
roughness or
smoothness.
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"The Old King" by George
Roualt, 1916-36, Oil, Carnegie
Museum of Art

4. Where do we find texture?
• Environment, Nature:
– Gravel path
– T bark
ree
– Bricks
– Cat fur
– Burlap sack
– Stucco wall

5. Texture in the “art world”?
• Refers to the surface quality, both simulated
and actual, of artwork
“feel
the
texture
with
your
eyes”

6. Categories of Texture
•
Real T
exture is the actual texture of an
object. Artist may create real texture in art to
give it visual interest or evoke a feeling. ·
• Implied T
exture is where a two-dimensional
piece of art is made to look like a certain
texture but in fact is just a smooth piece of
paper.

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