The Space of Texture

Actual Texture

Actual texture is texture that can be felt. As apparent in the picture a dried-out sponge feels rough to a dry hand. Tiny strands of string are also woven into a blue, almost plaid pattern found on a lampshade. The woven, multicolored yarn adds a soft texture to the somewhat bumpy surface. The woven rope also does the same thing. The intertwining of the various rows and columns create a unique texture that functions together as a uniform pattern.

Implied Texture

Implied texture is found in surfaces that are made to look like they have texture but when felt they are actually smooth with no texture at all. The grains within the fake wood floors give it a hard wood floor look. With that look the wood would appear to be bumpy and maybe even capable of producing splinter when in reality, it is a smooth slick surface. The woven cream and brown fabric appears to have a raised texture but its smooth surface proves nothing of the sort. Tiles on the floor appear to be uneven rock, that is highlighted by a rough surface. The tale-tell for this picture is the mortar between the tiles giving away the truth that these tiles are actually smooth to the touch. The picture in the bottom right hand corner is a close up of shutters painted on a wall. From far away the shutters look like actual shutters but upon closer inspection, I was surprised to find that they were indeed completely flat! 

Actual Space

Space is defined as elements surrounding one another. Actual space is exactly what it sounds like; elements enclosed to produce space. Inside of this decorative dresser, actual space is found. It is located within each drawer as well as within the entire dresser as a whole. This space is defined by the four sides of the dresser along with the top and bottom. It completely encloses this space making it an actual space. On a larger scale, the picture on the right displays only two sides of a four sided room. The space located within all four walls is known as actual space. Also, the jar sitting on the coffee table, filled with shells is another example of actual space.

Implied Space

Implied space is space is space that may not actually be enclosed within an object or four walls, but it is apparent that something fits there. The picture located in the top left corner is a seating arrangement. This seating arrangement implies a center because all of the chairs and sofas are facing inwards to a focal area. This type of arrangement promotes communication between people sitting in it. The bowl located in the bottom left hand corner is also an example of implied space. Although it is not four sides enclosed, it invites objects to be placed inside of it. Within this element there is only one place for the objects to go. It is this direction that makes this an implied space. Implied spaces can also move crowds from one point to the other. The staircase in the picture on the far right is a prime example of that. Its placement creates a clear pathway that invites people to move up or down it and does not give them another option to choose otherwise. Implied space can also be the addition of space. In the picture located in the middle right, the two girls talking have left enough room so that they each still have their own personal space left. This type of implied space is subjective to each culture and can vary around the globe.