Texture refers to the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something. It is one of the elements of art that can be used to describe qualities like smooth, rough, bumpy, soft, or scratchy. Texture helps add depth, interest and realism to artistic works.

1. 1.5.ELEMENTS OF ART: TEXTURES
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2. The visual or tactile surface
characteristics and appearance of
something.