Art 6-Vocabulary Bank Unit 1-3

Front

Which term explains why buildings look smaller as they are drawn farther away in a scene?

Back

Perspective

Front

What is the technique of adding light and dark tones to show how light hits an object?

Back

Shading

Front

Which term means the illusion of space created in artwork?

Back

Depth

Front

The three-dimensional quality of a form, especially the amount of space it occupies, is called what?

Back

Volume

Front

A shape within a larger shape is best described by which term?

Back

Concentric shape

Front

Which group of hues typically gives off a warm feeling? Options: Blue, green, purple hues; Red, orange, yellow, pink hues; Black, white, gray hues; Brown, tan, olive hues

Back

Red, orange, yellow, pink hues

Front

Which colors usually give off a cool feeling?

Back

Blue, green, purple hues

Front

In a picture, which part is the farthest from the viewer? Options: Foreground, Background, Volume, Style

Back

Background

Front

In a picture, which part appears closest to the viewer?

Back

Foreground

Front

Common characteristics found in an artist’s body of work are called what?

Back

Style