Actual Texture

Visual Texture

Pattern





Examples

Actual texture is used in art quite frequently. Painters use found objects such as torn paper or natural elements to add additional layers of information and visual interest. Sculptors and installation artists rely on actual texture to communicate the essence of the piece by conveying information about its materials, processes, and history. The use of actual texture can create a bridge between the real world and the simulated world created by the artist.
 

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