Harvest Artists Blog: May 2011

6th grade vocabulary

Highlight=the place on the object that receives the most direct light from the source.
Half-Tones=the place on the object that receives light from the light source.
Core Shadow=where the oject receives the least amount of light because those parts of the object are on the opposite side from the light.
Reflected Light=light bouncing up onto the back side of the object from the surface the object is sitting on.
Cast Shadow=the area behind the object where the light is blocked by the object. The cast shadow is always darkest directly below the object.
Tessellation=a collection of shapes thta fit together with no overlaps or gaps
Optical Illusion=an image that deceives a person, leading to a misinterpretation of its meaning.
Vertical=perpendicular to the horizon line
Horizontal=parallel to the horizon line
Parallel=never intersects
Perpendicular=intersects at a right angle
Horizon Line=where sky and land meet.
Vanishing Point=the spot (usually on the horizon line) where objects dissappear
bird's eye view=seen from above
normal eye view=looking at it straight on
worm's eye view=seen from below
Transparent=completely see through (like regular glass).
Translucent=only light can travel through (like a privacy glass).
Opaque=not see through (like a wall).
Slip=clay and water mixed to make "glue".
Score=to cut
Form Follows Function=function (what it's used for) has to be designed first, then form (shape) can be designed.
Primary=1st. The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue.
Secondary=2nd. The secondary colors are orange, green, and violet.
Tertiary=3rd. The tertiary colors are yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, and yellow-green.
Neutral=does not choose sides. Brown, black, and white.
Hue=pure color
Tint=a hue with white mixed in.
Shade=a hue with black mixed in.
Complimentary=colors opposite on the wheel. An exciting scheme.
Analogous=colors next to each other on the wheel. A calm scheme.
Triadic=triangle of colors on the wheel. A very balanced scheme
Monochromatic=one color. Shows lack of emotions
Negative Space=the shapes made by the space around an object.
Elements of Art=The basic building blocks of art. They are 1. Shape 2. Line 3. Color 4. Texture 5. Value 6. Space 7. Form
Blocking in=Starting a drawing with simple shapes.
Portfolio= A file or folder to keep work in over time.