Art Techniques

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The arrangement of light and shadow.

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Chiaroscuro

Front

What technique involves the use of light and shadow to give the illusion of depth?

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Modeling

Front

What is the process of applying varying degrees of darkness to create depth in art?

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Shading

Front

The portion of the picture plane that is closest to the viewer

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Foreground

Front

The part of the composition that appears farthest away.

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Background

Front

Precise shapes that can be described using mathematical formulas.

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Geometric

Front

The element of art that is the path of a moving point through space.

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Line

Front

1. A type of line that defines the edges and ridges of an object.

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Contour

Front

A two-dimensional area with a recognizable boundary

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Shape

Front

A series of points that the viewer’s eyes automatically connect.

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Implied Line