Essential Art Vocab Crossword

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