<P> A work of art can be analyzed by considering a variety of aspects of it individually . These aspects are often called the elements of art . A commonly used list of the main elements include form, shape, line, color, value, space and texture . </P> <P> The form of a work is its shape, including its volume or perceived volume . A three - dimensional artwork has depth as well as width and height . Three - dimensional form is the basis of sculpture . However, two - dimensional artwork can achieve the illusion of form with the use of perspective and / or shading or modelling techniques . Formalism is the analysis of works by their form or shapes in art history or archeology . </P>

What is the significance of variety in art