Understanding Shading Techniques

What is the darkest dark on your drawing called? It is always opposite the light source...

• Half tone

• Full light

• Cast Shadow

• Reflected Light

Which element of shading is always found along the edge of an object and is caused by the light bouncing up from surrounding surfaces?

• Shadow Edge

• Cast Shadow

• Reflected Light

• Full Light

What is the neutral area called, neither in bright light nor in shadow?

• Full Light

• Cast Shadow

• Half tone

• Reflected Light

Which element of shading tells you where the light is coming from, giving you direction? Also the brightest...

• Cast Shadow

• Shadow Edge

• Reflected Light

• Full Light

What is the area called where the object curves away from the light, thus showing the most roundness? Also appears dark...

• Shadow Edge

• Cast Shadow

• Half tone

• Reflected Light

What is the purpose of memorizing all five elements of shading as mentioned in the text?

• To apply them to any object to show the illusion of form

• To make the drawing look flat

• To avoid using dark tones

• To ignore the light source