Texture

**Texture:** a structure of interwoven fibers or other elements. According to Art History Glossary, texture is “ Another element of art is used to describe either the way a three-dimensional work actually feels when touched, or the //visual// feel of a two-dimensional work”.



**Types of texture:** Texture can be rough, bumpy, slick, scratchy, smooth, silky, soft, prickly,… these are the most popular types of textures though the different types of texture are related to the different senses and the perception of the being.


 * What is it that texture describes of an object? **

Well the texture describe the relative smoothness or roughness of a surface.  Scale and distance are factors that are altered by the texture in the perception of space. For example, sacle and distance can be affected by the fineness of the material used, resulting smoothness or roughness, if distance is greater the texture can´t be perceived. **What is the importance of texture in architecture?** Texture is a fundamental element in creation of spaces, the main objective of architecture is it. Texture is a tool that can helps the architect to create and transmit sensations. Also the texture is a very important resource to create separated areas according to their functions, so you can say that the texture is very important in architectural design.
 * How can texture influence the characteristics of a space? **

