Drawing Drawing 5

Question 1

When a light source hits a sphere, the brightest spot is called the:

Accepted Answer

Highlight

Answer

The highlight is the point where light reflects most directly toward the viewer.

Question 2

The darkest band of shadow on a curved form, separating light from shadow, is the:

Accepted Answer

Core shadow

Answer

The core shadow is the darkest area on the form, opposite the light.

Question 3

A shadow thrown onto an adjacent surface by an object is called a:

Accepted Answer

Cast shadow

Answer

A cast shadow is projected onto nearby surfaces away from the light.

Question 4

Bounced light that subtly illuminates the shadow side of an object is known as:

Accepted Answer

Reflected light

Answer

Reflected light is light bouncing from nearby surfaces into the shadow.

Question 5

The range of grays between the highlight and the core shadow are called:

Accepted Answer

Halftones

Answer

Halftones are the midtone values transitioning across the lit form.

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