This document discusses the elements of art, specifically shape and form. It begins with introductions to art and principles of design. It then defines shape as a two-dimensional area with length and width but no depth. Different types of shapes are discussed as well as the history of shapes. Positive and negative shapes are also covered. Form is then defined as having length, width, and depth, giving it three dimensions. Different types of forms and the history of forms are described. The difference between shapes and forms is that shapes are flat while forms have depth. Positive and negative space in forms is also explained. The document concludes that shapes and forms are important for creating artworks.