Art Vocab 1
Line
A thing that defines a space: Thick, thin,sketch, continuous
Contrast
The comparison between two values
Tortillian/Stump
A tightly rolled piece of paper used to blend graphite or charcoal
Positive Space
The space occupied by the subject matter
Composition
The way a work organizes the elements and principles of design.
Organic Line
Non-geometric. Usually is curved or mimics nature
Value
The amount of light or dark present
Cross-Hatching
Shading that uses lines to create value
Parallel Lines
Lines that will never intersect
Warm Colors
Colors that suggest warmth. Ex: Red, yellow, orange
Craftsmanship
Drawing and painting skills
Highlight
The part of a drawing that receives the most light and attention
Light Source
The area that light comes from
Perpendicular Lines
Lines that intersect at 90 degrees
Cool Colors
Colors that suggest coolness. Ex: Blue, green, and violet
Contour
the outline of an object or edge of a surface
Blending/Gradient
The smooth transition between two values
Stipple
Shading that uses dots to create value
Shape
An are encompassed by an actual or implied line. 2 dimensional.
Monochromatic
The use of only one color
Still-life
Drawing something that can not move
Cast Shadow
The area created when light is blocked from an object
Negative Space
The space not occupied by the subject matter
Form
An object that has mass or volume. 3 dimensional.
Analogous
A set of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.