Drawing Shading and Value

Question 1

In drawing, what does 'value' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The relative lightness or darkness of a tone

Answer

Value describes the relative lightness or darkness of a tone, independent of hue or saturation.

Question 2

Which shading technique uses closely spaced parallel lines drawn in a single direction to build tone?

Accepted Answer

Hatching

Answer

Hatching uses sets of parallel lines all going in one direction to create areas of shadow and tone.

Question 3

What is cross-hatching?

Accepted Answer

Layering sets of parallel lines in different directions to build darker tones

Answer

Cross-hatching layers multiple sets of parallel lines at different angles, increasing tonal density to create darker values.

Question 4

What term describes the brightest spot on an object where light strikes most directly?

Accepted Answer

Highlight

Answer

The highlight is the point of maximum illumination on a surface, representing the lightest value in a drawing.

Question 5

What is a 'cast shadow' in drawing?

Accepted Answer

The shadow an object projects onto surrounding surfaces

Answer

A cast shadow is the shadow projected by an object onto adjacent surfaces because it blocks the light source.

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