“Elements of Art” :: VALUEValueThe relative degree of lightness or darkness.
HighlightThe area of an object represented in art that receives the greatest amount of direct light.
Shadow, shade, shadingThe darker value on the portion of a form’s surface that is turned away from the light source.
Cast shadowThe dark area created on a surface when a form is placed so as to prevent light from falling on that surface.
ChiaroscuroA technique that emphasizes the blending of light and shade to create the illusion of objects in space or atmosphere.
Decorative valueRefers to areas of dark or light definitely confined within boundaries, rather than the gradual blending of tones.
HighlightThe area of an object represented in art that receives the greatest amount of direct light.
Shadow, shade, shadingThe darker value on the portion of a form’s surface that is turned away from the light source.
Cast shadowThe dark area created on a surface when a form is placed so as to prevent light from falling on that surface.
ChiaroscuroA technique that emphasizes the blending of light and shade to create the illusion of objects in space or atmosphere.
Decorative valueRefers to areas of dark or light definitely confined within boundaries, rather than the gradual blending of tones.