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Art I Terms
Art I Terms and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Value | Difference of light to dark |
| Hue | Color |
| Medium | Art making tool |
| 4B Pencil | Dark graphite tool that smudges easily |
| Kneaded Eraser | Soft, pliable tool that removes graphite |
| 2H Pencil | drafting tool that is light in value |
| Composition | Placement and arrangement of objects in a work of art |
| 3D | Height, width, and depth |
| 2D | Length and width |
| Cast Shadow | Dark area that occurs when an object blocks light from a light source |
| Realism | Strong visual likeness to an object/person/animal |
| Complementary Color | Opposite colors on the color wheel (orange and blue) |
| Analogous Color | Neighbors on the color wheel (orange and red) |
| Form | Three dimensional object |
| Shape | Two dimensional space/object |