POINT
A point is a one-dimensional primary element. A point marks a position and it starts and end in the same spot. A point has no form and no shape.
Points can be seen in this image.
The circle in the middle holding the
needle can be considered a point. The
overall circle can be a point also.
(My car)
LINE
A line is a one-deminsional primary element. A line is a continuation of a point. It can go in any direction such as vertical (length or height), horizontal (horizion or width) and diagonal (movement).
Some fallen toothpicks on the floor creates diagonal, vertical and horizontal lines.
(A Shopping Center in Memorial Drive, GA)
PLANE
A plane is a two-dimensional primary element. A plane can vary from a solid wall to rows of columns. A plane can be semi-public or semi-private according to the size of doors and/or windows. There are three different types of planes, overhead (ceiling), wall and base plane (ground). Plane has no form.
This wall is semi-public and
allows people to pass through
with ease.
(A Shopping Center in Memorial Drive, GA)
(A Shopping Center in Memorial Drive, GA)
VOLUME
A Volume is a three-dimensional primary element. A volume can have mass (solid) or no mass (void). Volume has form. All volumes have planes (surface), lines and egdes where the plane intersects and points where several planes meet. Volume can be seen in many three-dimensional forms like spheres and boxes (bin containers at stores).
This is an example of Volume.(Annaberg Plantation
in St. John,USVI)
