Grade 6 Art Vocabulary

1. A covering for the face used to hide, protect, or change how someone looks.
3. What we see when light reflects off an object.
6. Artwork created by the original people of a region that reflects their culture, traditions, and bel
9. An image or object that stands for an idea or feeling (for example, a heart can mean love).
11. How carefully and skillfully an artwork is made.
12. A shape that looks three-dimensional (has height, width, and depth).
13. A plan for how something will look, including shapes, colors, and patterns.
16. A flat area with a closed outline, like a circle or square.
17. The part of the picture that is closest to the viewer. It has the most detail, darkest values, and brightest colors.
21. The personality or image someone shows to others, which may be different from how they really feel.
22. Showing feelings, ideas, or personality through art, words, or actions.

1. The area between the foreground and background. It has some detail, softer edges, and medium values.
2. Using an image or object to represent an idea, feeling, or meaning.
4. A special paper made from tree bark that has been used in Mexico for hundreds of years.
5. The part of the picture that is farthest away. It has the least detail, lightest values, and often looks blurry or faded.
7. Who you are, including your personality, interests, and how you see yourself.
8. The area around, between, and within objects in an artwork.
9. How bright or dull a color is. Bright colors have high saturation; dull colors have low saturation.
10. The way air affects how we see things far away. Objects in the distance look lighter, less detailed, and less clear.
14. A mark that connects two points or shows a path.
15. How light or dark a color is.
18. The feeling of space in an artwork that makes it look three-dimensional (3D).
19. How something feels or looks like it feels.
20. Websites or apps where people share photos, videos, and messages with others.