Definition: A mark made by a point moving across a surface

Spanish Cognate: Línea

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Draw in the air with finger; trace lines on objects

Discussion Stem: "I see a ___ line that makes me feel ___."

Definition: A flat, closed form with two dimensions (length and width)

Spanish Cognate: Forma (2D)

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Cut shapes from paper; identify shapes in classroom

Discussion Stem: "I see a ___ shape that looks like ___."

Definition: The visual quality of light reflected from an object

Spanish Cognate: Color

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Sort objects by color; mix paint colors

Discussion Stem: "The color ___ makes me feel ___."

Definition: The way something feels or looks like it would feel

Spanish Cognate: Textura

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Touch different textured objects; feel paper, fabric, rough surfaces

Discussion Stem: "This texture feels ___ and looks ___."

Definition: The distance or empty area between, around, or within objects

Spanish Cognate: Espacio

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Move around the classroom; observe distances between objects

Discussion Stem: "There is space between the ___ and the ___."

Definition: A three-dimensional object with length, width, and depth

Spanish Cognate: Forma (3D)

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Hold 3D objects; look at them from different angles

Discussion Stem: "This form has the shape of a ___."

Definition: The lightness or darkness of a color

Spanish Cognate: Valor (brightness)

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Create a value scale from light to dark

Discussion Stem: "The dark values create a feeling of ___."

Definition: The name of a color (red, blue, yellow, etc.)

Spanish Cognate: Matiz

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Point to colors on a color wheel

Discussion Stem: "This hue is called ___."

Definition: A technique to show depth and distance in art

Spanish Cognate: Perspectiva

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Look at railroad tracks disappearing into distance; draw what you see

Discussion Stem: "The perspective makes the object look ___."

Definition: The part of an artwork that appears closest to the viewer

Spanish Cognate: Primer plano

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Look at a landscape; identify what's in front

Discussion Stem: "In the foreground, I see ___."

Definition: The part of an artwork that appears farthest from the viewer

Spanish Cognate: Fondo

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Look at a landscape; identify what's in back

Discussion Stem: "In the background, I see ___."

Definition: A color made by adding black to another color

Spanish Cognate: Sombra

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Add black paint to a color and mix

Discussion Stem: "Adding black creates a shade called ___."

Definition: A color made by adding white to another color

Spanish Cognate: Tinta

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Add white paint to a color and mix

Discussion Stem: "Adding white creates a tint that looks ___."

Definition: A line that defines the outer edge of a shape or form

Spanish Cognate: Línea de contorno

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Trace the edge of an object slowly without looking away

Discussion Stem: "The contour line shows the ___ of the ___."

Definition: A line suggested by changes in color, texture, or arrangement

Spanish Cognate: Línea implícita

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Point to where your eye travels across an image

Discussion Stem: "My eye follows an implied line from ___ to ___."

Definition: The brightness or dullness of a color

Spanish Cognate: Intensidad

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Mix bright paint with gray to dull it

Discussion Stem: "The intense color draws attention to ___."

Definition: Texture you can physically feel when you touch it

Spanish Cognate: Textura real

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Run fingers across textured surfaces

Discussion Stem: "The actual texture of this artwork is ___."

Definition: The appearance of texture created through art (looks textured but isn't)

Spanish Cognate: Textura implícita

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Look at painted or drawn textures without touching

Discussion Stem: "The artist created implied texture by ___."

Definition: The actual objects or shapes in an artwork

Spanish Cognate: Espacio positivo

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Point to the actual objects in an image

Discussion Stem: "The positive space shows ___."

Definition: The empty area around and between objects

Spanish Cognate: Espacio negativo

Visual/Kinesthetic Cue: Identify the white or empty areas in artwork

Discussion Stem: "The negative space creates a feeling of ___."