Shading Vocabulary Worksheet

a painting technique in which small, distinct points of unmixed color are applied in patterns to create an image
a way of showing gradual changes in lightness or darkness in a drawing or painting. Shading helps to make a picture look more realistic
a method of showing value by using parallel lines at different angles that get darker as they are drawn closer together
technique of using patterns of dots to create values and value graduation
a value scale shows the range of values and value graduation
two dimensional; having height and width; flat
three dimensional; having height, width, and depth. Having form (or appearing to).
an element of art that is flat (2D), enclosed area (square, circle, rectangle). Shape has height and width.
an element of art that is three-dimensional (3D) or has the illusion of (cube, sphere, cylinder) Form has height, width, and depth
the apparent distance from front to back
area of direct light on an object
a dark area on a surface created by an object blocking the light
to mix or rub colors together
an image that tricks the eye or seems to be something it is not
a light projected onto an object or figure