Art Vocabulary
This is the surface an artist paints on.
Canvas
Art made with pencils or pens.
Drawing
How sharp or clear the subject is.
Focus
A picture taken of yourself.
Selfie
A public event where artwork is shown.
Exhibit
Art made with paint.
Painting
The position from which a photo is taken.
Angle
A quick photo.
Snap
A place where art is displayed.
Gallery
Art made by carving or shaping materials.
Sculpture
The part of a camera that opens and closes to let in light.
Shutter
To make something look closer.
Zoom
A very great or famous piece of art.
Masterpiece
A picture of a person’s face or upper body.
Portrait
How much light enters the camera.
Exposure
A lens that makes far things look closer.
Zoom lens
A mark made by a brush.
Brushstroke
A picture of nature or scenery.
Landscape
How objects are arranged in a photo.
Composition
Someone who avoids being photographed.
Camera-shy