Spatial Properties of the Elements Spatial Properties of the Elements Pablo Picasso, Seated Woman, 1927.
Texture can have the function of describing the depth of surfaces.
Generally, sharp, clear, and bold textures advance, while fuzzy, dull, and minuscule textures recede. When modified through the use of value, color, or line, texture significantly contributes to the total pictorial unity. When patterned surfaces are repeated and distributed over the entire pictorial area, the flatness of the picture plane becomes important. Abstract textures emphasize the flatness of the picture plane so that background and foreground forms become closely integrated.