Texture

Question 1

Texture Definition

Answer 1

Texture is the way an object feels or is perceived to feel. Texture can generate interest or repel interest based on the quality of the texture. Texture can also create powerful emotions due to familiar context and memory, much like smell.

Most textures will display elements of Pattern

Question 2

Actual Textures

Answer 2

Actual textures are tactile, and can be touched and felt (i.e. real fur).

Question 3

Implied Textures

Answer 3

Implied textures are visual representations of textures (like you might see in a videogame, i.e. painted fur).

Question 4

Simulated Textures

Answer 4

Simulated textures replicate reality (i.e. painted fur, painted stone, digital moss, etc.).

Question 5

Invented Textures

Answer 5

Invented textures are made up and not abstractions of real texture (for instance, plaid or houndstooth).

Question 6

Line Qualities of Texture

Answer 6

Rough: Textures that reflect light unevenly.

Smooth: Textures that reflect light evenly.

Matte: Textures that reflect small amounts of dull, soft light.

Shiny: Textures that reflect brilliant, strong light.