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Value. What is it? . Value is another one of the 7 elements of art It is defined as: the lightness or darkness of an object or shape Everything has value, different tints and shades. Some are easier to see then others. What does it do?.
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What is it? • Value is another one of the 7 elements of art • It is defined as: the lightness or darkness of an object or shape • Everything has value, different tints and shades. Some are easier to see then others.
What does it do? • The primary function of value is to make objects look realand 3 dimensional.
Important Vocabulary • Tint: Highlights, light versions of a color. • Shade: Darker areas, used for shadows. • Mid-tone: Everything in between tints and shades . • Contrast: this is created when opposites (white and black) are placed close to each other. • Chiaroscuro: Italian term that literally means “Light dark”. A style of artwork where contrast is emphasized.
Value Scale • A value scale is a measurement that moves gradually from black to grey to white Tints (highlights) Shades (shadows) Mid-tones
Other Information • Value is also used in colors. There are darker and lighter versions of colors. • What would you call a tint of red? • What would you call a shade of blue?