Art Terms Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. the parts of an artwork that lie in the distance and appear to be behind objects in the foreground.
  2. 3. a line that shows or creates the outer edges of a shape of form, also sometimes called the contour.
  3. 5. Wheel a circle divided into sections of different colors. It shows how colors can be mixed or used together.
  4. 7. Colors colors that are opposite on the color wheel and contrast with each other. For example, orange is the compliment blue, yellow, of purple and red of green.
  5. 10. Colors colors that blend or combine with all other colors to alter their value or intensity, and are not part of the color wheel. Black, white, brown and gray are considered neutral colors.
  6. 11. a technique of representing three-dimensional scenes or objects on a flat, two-dimensional surface. Perspective is achieved by creating the illusion of depth and distance. (linear and atmospheric)
  7. 12. pertaining to the artistic and beautiful, a perception that something is pleasing to the eye.
Down
  1. 2. to extend over or rest on top of something and partly cover it up.
  2. 4. a painting or drawing showing a scene from nature; often including mountains, trees, rivers, fields and other outdoor scenery.
  3. 5. An element of art. The hue, value, and intensity of an object. The primary colors are red, blue and yellow: every color except white can be created from various blending of these three colors.
  4. 6. a simple, quick, rough drawing done without a lot of detail but catching the chief features and a general impression of an object or scene.
  5. 7. a large difference between two things; for example, warm and cool, yellow and purple, light and shadow. Contrasting values, colors and textures add excitement, emphasis and interest to a work of art.
  6. 8. material that an artist uses, such as oil, pen and ink, chalk, watercolor: the technique such as painting, sculpture or collage, used with these materials.
  7. 9. a distinctive feature of an object or scene which can be seen most clearly close up. Also, a small part of a work of art, enlarged to show a close-up of its features.