Elements of ArtElements of ArtValueValue

ValueValue Value is the Value is the

range from light range from light to dark.to dark.

Value: UsesValue: Uses Value can be used for Value can be used for

emphasis. emphasis. Variations in value Variations in value

are used to create a are used to create a focal point for the focal point for the design of a picture. design of a picture.

What do you look at What do you look at first in this image? first in this image? Why?Why?

A light figure on a A light figure on a dark background dark background will be immediately will be immediately recognized as the recognized as the center of attention. center of attention.

We do not look at We do not look at the shadows, but the shadows, but instead the lighter instead the lighter areas of the image.areas of the image.

Similarly for a dark Similarly for a dark figure on a mostly figure on a mostly white background. white background.

Judith Beheading HolofernesJudith Beheading Holofernes

CaravaggioCaravaggio

Judith Beheading HolofernesJudith Beheading Holofernes

CaravaggioCaravaggio

Creating DimensionCreating Dimension Without shading, the Without shading, the

image looks flat, two-image looks flat, two-dimensional.dimensional.

The contour of the The contour of the hand is defined hand is defined correctly but lacks correctly but lacks volume.volume.

Creating DimensionCreating Dimension Areas of light and Areas of light and

dark can give a three-dark can give a three-dimensional dimensional impression. impression.

Shading creates Shading creates realistic lighting. realistic lighting.

Creating DimensionCreating Dimension Image is made up of:Image is made up of:

HighlightsHighlights MidtonesMidtones ShadowsShadows