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Value Art 1

This document defines value in art as the lightness or darkness of a color. It discusses the importance of using value to make artwork appear more realistic and three-dimensional. Key vocabulary related to value is defined, including value scale, light source, cast shadow, and various shading techniques. The document provides examples of value scales and explains how value is demonstrated in artwork through shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, stippling and scumbling. Activities are suggested to help students practice applying value skills.

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Value Art 1

This document defines value in art as the lightness or darkness of a color. It discusses the importance of using value to make artwork appear more realistic and three-dimensional. Key vocabulary related to value is defined, including value scale, light source, cast shadow, and various shading techniques. The document provides examples of value scales and explains how value is demonstrated in artwork through shading techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, stippling and scumbling. Activities are suggested to help students practice applying value skills.

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Value Art 1

What is Value??
● The lightness or darkness of a color
● White-Gray-Black
● White-Light Blue-Blue-Navy Blue
Purpose of Value
● Make works of art appear more realistic, and 3 dimensional
Important Vocabulary
● Value
● Value Scale
● Stepped Scale
● Gradient Scale
● Light Source
● Cast Shadow
● Blended
● Hatching
● Cross-Hatching
● Stipple
● Scumble
Value Scale
● Range of grays or a color in sequence from dark to light
Stepped Value Scale
● Certain number of split sections, that range value from light to dark
Gradient Value Scale
● A value scale with no split sections where the value blend from light to dark
seamlessly
Why is value important?
● It helps turn flat shapes/objects into 3 dimensional forms
Light Source
● The direction in which the light is hitting the object creating highlights and
shadows
Cast Shadow
● Area blocked from the light source by the object
What does value look like in a work of art?

M.C Escher Pablo Picasso


Shading Techniques
● Blended
● Hatching
● Cross-Hatching
● Stipple
● Scumble
Blended
● Smooth transition of values
Hatching
● Little lines/hatch marks
Cross Hatching
● Lines going in 2 directions to make x’s
Stipple
● Little dots
Scumble
● Small scribbles, the denser the scribbles, the darker the value
Shading Tools
● Blending Stump (Tortillon)- rolled paper that is used to blend shading marks
● Kneaded Eraser-putty eraser great for removing values
● Ebony Pencil-Thick graphite, rich values
Activities (MINOR)
● Value Notes: 20 pts.
● Value Scales: 40 pts.
● Value Form Worksheet: 40 pts.
● Sketch
Value Scales
● Complete Value Scale Sheet; using EBONY
● Each section should show gradient, hatching, cross hatching, stipple, scumble
● Darkest value to lightest value
Value Form Worksheet
● Complete the following sheet w/ EBONY
● Demonstrate how the light source affects shadows
Grid Practice Packet (MINOR)
● Using the packet, upscale the smaller drawing

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