Line
What is a line?
a moving dot
What is a shape?
a closed contour or defined area
What is value?
In terms of art, value is the darkness or lightness of a color.
What is form?
in terms of art, form refers to objects that have length, width, and height. 3-Dimensional objects.
What is texture?
In terms of art, texture refers to the way an object feels to the touch or looks as it may feel if it were touched.
What are contour lines and how are they used in a drawing?
outlines that are used to communicate the shape or boundary of an object.
What is geometric shape?
Shapes that usually can be defined by a mathematical formula, usually have a name associated with them, and are typically man-made. (examples: circle, square, triangle)
How are tints and shades used to create the illusion of form and light source(s)?
Tints (lighter values): Tints are used for areas that receive direct light from the source, including highlights
Shades (darker values): Shades are applied to surfaces that are turned away from the light source or are blocked from the light
What is the difference between shape and form?
shapes are closed contours (defined area) that can be 2D or 3D.
Forms are 3D showing Length, Width, and height
How is 3-D texture different from 2-D texture?
3D texture adds depth (width, height, depth) for seamless volumetric effects like fog, while 2D texture uses flat images (width, height)
What is line quality?
The thinness or thickness of a line.
what is organic shape?
Shapes that usually don't have a specific name associated with them, and are usually not man-made.
Why is value important to drawing and painting?
without light you see nothing. Creating the illusion of light or dark gives the drawing accuracy
How are geometric forms different from organic forms?
what is simulated texture?
Texture that is created in order to simulate "real-life" texture of objects.
How can cross contour lines benefit painting and other forms of 2-D media?
The lines wrap around the form, making a flat shape appear to have weight and solidity.
How can geometric and organic shapes be used to enhance drawing skill?
Geometric and organic shapes enhance drawing skill by acting as fundamental building blocks for complex subjects, helping to establish structure
how does value lead to a light source?
by arranging the values from light to dark
How can the illusion of light created in a drawing lead to the illusion of form?
Highlights refer to surfaces facing the light source, while shadows indicate areas turning away. This contrast between light and dark tones provides the visual information the brain interprets as three-dimensional shape, moving the subject from a flat shape to a solid mass.
what is invented texture
Texture that is created using a 2-D pattern of shapes and lines.
How can line quality enhance a drawing?
Line quality enhances two-dimensional media by
defining form, guiding the viewer's eye, and conveying specific moods or textures
How do positive and negative shapes work together to communicate in a composition?
Without adequate negative space, the positive shapes would be cluttered and difficult to interpret.
How are tints and shades different?
tints are the lighter values
shades are the darker values
Why is it important to show form in a drawing?
Form gives objects length, width, and height, transforming flat shapes into believable 3D objects.
What is the key to creating the illusion of texture in a drawing or painting?
value, value scale