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Drawing Terms
Question | Answer |
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is the lightest spot on an object. | Highlight |
is the area on the object that does not receive direct light. | Shadow |
is a drawing that shows a full range of values from light to very dark. | Full Rendering |
is the strongest light pointing towards an object. | light source |
size relationships between objects. | Scale |
size relationship from part to part and part to whole. For example, the size of your hand in comparison to the size of your head. | Proportion |
applies to both color and value. Colors include gray, brown, and others that have been rendered less intense, or neutralized. | Neutral |
line around an edge of the picture that frames the image. | Border |
The element of art that describes the darkness or lightness range of an object. means the degree of light and dark. White is the lightest, black is the darkest, and in between occurs a range of intermediate grays. | Value |
is the degree of difference between the light and dark areas. | Contrast |
lines used to organize and simplify complex forms by reducing them to basic geometric shapes. | Construction Lines |
the way a subject is interpreted through the use of mediums and artistic elements. Everyone has their own personal style. Some artists are very fine, and some are very loose in regards to their brush stroked, or line work. | Style |
Empty spaces surrounding shapes and forms. Or the empty space within an object. For example, the inside handle of a cup. | Negative |
lines creating boundaries that separate one area from another. They define edges and surface ridges of objects and figures. | Contour Line |
quick scribbles or marks meant to show movement or action by flowing over and through the interior of a form or composition. | Gesture |