Value & Form

Which level of value is the darkest ON the object?

• Midtones

• Core Shadow

• Cast Shadow

• Highlight

Which of the following best describes a cast shadow?

• It is always the lightest part of an image

• It is the darkest level of value

• It is a reflection of light

• It is a shadow that occurs only during the day.

What causes a cast shadow to form?

• A) Light passing through an object

• B) An object blocking light from reaching a surface

• C) An object reflecting light

• D) An object emitting light.

Where does the core shadow appear on an object?

• Where light fully illuminates the object

• Where light can no longer illuminate the object

• On the top of the object

• On the side facing the light.

What is reflective light?

• Light that is absorbed by a surface

• Light that bounces off a flat surface and changes direction

• Light that passes through a surface

• Light that is emitted by a source.

Where is the highlight in relationship to the light source?

Label each of the following values.

You will have terms left over.

a

b

c

d

e

Black

Reflective light

Cast Shadow

Gray

Core Shadow

Shadow

Midtones

White

Highlight

What is value in art?

• The price of the artwork

• How light or dark the artwork is

• The amount of time it took to create the artwork

• The emotional impact the artwork has on the viewer

How is a form different from a shape?