Show Terms in this set (16)Produced by light of various wavelengths, and when light strikes an object and reflects back to the eyes. An element of art with three properties: (1) hue or tint, the color name, e.g., red, yellow, blue, etc.: (2) intensity, the purity and strength of a color, e.g., bright red or dull red; and (3) value, the lightness or darkness of a color.
A mark with length and direction (-s). An element of art which refers to the continuous mark made on some surface by a moving point. Types of line include: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, straight or ruled, curved, bent, angular, thin, thick or wide, interrupted (dotted, dashed, broken, etc.), blurred or fuzzy, controlled, freehand, parallel, hatching, meandering, and spiraling. Often it defines a space, and may create an outline or contour, define a silhouette; create patterns, or movement, and the illusion of mass or volume. It may be two-dimensional (as with pencil on paper) three-dimensional (as with wire) or implied (the edge of a shape or form). An element of art that is three-dimensional (height, width, and depth) and encloses volume. For example, a triangle, which is two-dimensional, is a shape, but a pyramid, which is three-dimensional, is a form. Cubes, spheres, ovoids, pyramids, cones, and cylinders are examples of various forms. Students also viewedValue is a basic element of art that refers to the gradual change of lightness or darkness of a color. It is created when a light source shines upon an object creating highlights, form shadows, and cast shadows. Value is most evident on the grayscale, where black is represented as lowest or darkest, and white is represented as the highest or lightest value. Or, more simply said, they are the various shades of grey between white and black. Artists use them to create highlights and shadows (shading) in objects and create depth in their paintings or drawings. Colors have value too. Changing the value of a color is as simple as adding black or white to it. Some colors, like yellow and orange, are naturally light in value. The Benefits of Values in an Oil PaintingSuccessful paintings have a full range of value. This means that there are ample amounts of both light values and dark values. Paintings that possess a full range of values tend to stand out more and are more pleasing to the eye. Value creates contrast and adds emphasis.The human eye tends to be drawn to areas of high contrast. High contrast occurs when lighter elements are placed directly next to much darker ones, creating a dramatic effect. This technique is used to draw attention to specific areas of a painting that the artist wants to emphasize, thus creating a focal point. For example, a light figure on a dark background will become the center of attention, and a dark figure on a primarily white background will command the eye’s attention as well. Value creates the illusion of depth. Value is an important tool to suggest roundness or depth. It helps create depth within by making an object look three-dimensional, or a landscape appear to recede into the distance. Light values make elements feel like they are further away, and dark values make them seem closer.Value creates an opportunity to set the mood.
Using both high and low key colors in a painting can create contrast which often feels dramatic or exciting. Additional ReadingCreating Depth in Your Paintings via Atmospheric Perspective Your Next Art LessonIf you enjoyed this lesson, be sure to check out another one in this series. The Basic Elements of Art (Introduction) Basic Art Element — Color, Part 1 Basic Art Element — Color, Part 2 Basic Art Element — Line Basic Art Element — Space Basic Art Element — Texture Basic Art Element — Value — You are here More Art LessonsGood Design Principle: An Introduction Good Design Principle: Balance Good Design Principle: Contrast Good Design Principle: Emphasis Good Design Principle: Movement Good Design Principle: Proportion Good Design Principle: Space Good Design Principle: Visual Economy Good Design Principle: Unity Have a question?If you have a question about this painting, please contact us, and we’ll be happy to answer any of your questions. Thanks for reading this art lesson!Feel free to share this with your friends. UPDATED: 08 June 2021 Enjoy this page? Please share it. Thanks! What is value as art element of art?What is Value in Art? Definition and Examples. Defined as one of the seven elements of art, next to line, shape, space, form, texture, and color, the value in art is a quality or a value of light and dark of a certain shade or tone. This art element is best understood if visualized as a scale or a gradient.
What is the element of lightness or darkness?Value - The Element of Shadow
Value is one of the seven elements of art. Value deals with the lightness or darkness of a color. Since we see objects and understand objects because of how dark or light they are, value is incredible important to art.
What is the element value?Value simply refers to how light or dark design elements appears. White is the lightest value, while black is the darkest. All other colours have value and sit within the range of light to dark.
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