Essential Art Vocab Crossword
Across
- 2. A darker area created when light is blocked by an object.
- 6. A large difference between two elements to create interest.
- 9. A technique used to show light and shadow in a drawing.
- 14. A drawing or painting of inanimate objects.
- 16. A representation of a person’s face or body.
- 17. The relationship between the sizes of parts in a whole.
- 20. The name of a color on the color wheel.
- 21. The empty space around and between objects in an artwork.
- 22. A lighter version of a color made by adding white.
- 24. A darker version of a color made by adding black.
- 26. Colors like blue, green, and purple that create calmness.
- 27. The material used to create an artwork (like paint or pencil).
- 28. A continuous mark made on a surface by a moving point.
- 32. The area around, within, or between objects in art.
- 36. Colors not found on the color wheel, like black, white, and gray.
- 37. A flat, enclosed area created by lines or color.
Down
- 1. Colors like red, orange, and yellow that create warmth.
- 3. A way to create depth by placing one object in front of another.
- 4. A quick, rough drawing used to plan an artwork.
- 5. A tool used to enlarge or reduce an image accurately.
- 7. A line that defines the edge or outline of a shape or object.
- 8. Art that shows outdoor scenery like mountains or fields.
- 10. The part of the artwork that stands out and grabs attention.
- 11. A color scheme using only one color and its tints and shades.
- 12. The use of different elements to create visual interest.
- 13. A repeated decorative design or sequence in art.
- 15. A sense of wholeness or cohesiveness in a composition.
- 18. A visual beat or flow created by repeated elements.
- 19. A technique used to show depth and space on a flat surface.
- 22. How something feels or looks like it would feel.
- 23. The lightness or darkness of a color or tone.
- 25. A three-dimensional object or the illusion of one.
- 29. The distribution of visual weight in an artwork.
- 30. The lightest area on an object where light hits directly.
- 31. The arrangement of elements in an artwork.
- 33. The area occupied by the main subjects in a work of art.
- 34. The element of art derived from light reflecting off objects.
- 35. The level line in a drawing where the sky meets the ground.