Art Vocab, Fall 2025

3. A range of tones from black to white without any color.
5. The three-dimensional appearance of a shape created through structure or shading.
7. A fast, loose sketch that captures the figure’s movement, form, and overall pose.
9. The relative size and placement of body parts or elements within a figure.
10. Unauthorized public writing or drawing, often using stylized lettering, tags, and murals.
11. Colors that cannot be mixed with others (red, blue, yellow).
13. A visual tool that helps structure ideas, support participation, and record group thinking.
15. Placing one object partly over another to show depth or layering.
18. The specific group of people an artwork or message is meant to reach.
19. Colors created by mixing a primary color with a neighboring secondary color.
20. The process of creating a character’s appearance, personality, and visual details.
21. The design and appearance of text or lettering.
22. – The main area of interest in an artwork.

1. Colors that feel energetic or hot, such as reds, oranges, and yellows.
2. A dominant cultural story that centers powerful groups while overlooking marginalized voices.
4. Colors that feel calm or cold, such as blues, greens, and purples.
6. Public artwork focused on imagery or messages, including stencils, posters, mosaics, and installations.
7. A quick sketch that captures movement and posture.
8. A drawing or artwork that represents you and your personality.
10. Writing or images in public spaces used to express ideas, beliefs, or identity.
12. A story that challenges the dominant narrative by highlighting marginalized experiences.
14. Small, simple drawings used to plan ideas.
16. Stylized graffiti characters that add personality, skill, or commentary alongside lettering.
17. Colors made by mixing two primary colors (orange, green, purple).