Chapter 5 -- Value Flashcards
1
Q
In the visual arts, an area’s relative lightness or darkness. Contrasts in
value allow us to see lines and shapes, sense depth and dimensionality, and perceive surface textures
A
Value
2
Q
Black, White, and the limitless degrees of gray without color
A
Achromatic Value
3
Q
The comparative lightness or darkness of a color
A
Chromatic
4
Q
A work that contains mostly light values, ranging from white to middle gray.
A
High Key
5
Q
A work that uses predominantly dark values, ranging from middle gray to black.
A
Low Key
