The shape and structure of something, as distinguished from its substance or material, is called what?

• A. Color
• B. Form
• C. Texture
• D. Space

Answer: (B)

Form is the external shape and arrangement of an object—the geometry, silhouette, and how its parts are organized into a coherent whole. It describes the shape and structure you see, separate from what the object is made of. Color, texture, and space cover other aspects: color is the surface hue, texture is the surface quality, and space refers to the area around or within shapes. So when the question asks for the term that means the shape and structure distinct from its substance, the best fit is form.