Suggested Vocabulary for Second Grade Students
The use of proper terminology and the ability to converse about art knowledgably
is encouraged; therefore, each student should be made aware of the language of
art. This is a suggested vocabulary list and is by no means intended to be all-inclusive.
As each teacher introduces new media, techniques, and concepts additional vocabulary
is often needed in order to appropriately communicate ideas.
elements rough bend general
lines smooth curl artist
straight bumpy glue overlap
curved shiny scissors self-portrait
zigzag visual cut portrait
broken tactile overlap cityscape
thin space shapes seascape
thick near/far printmaking landscape
diagonal overlap pattern sculpture
horizontal horizon line print mask
vertical negative space stamp balance/symmetry
shapes positive space gadgets asymmetrical balance
circle value rubbing radial balance
square lightness or darkness relief printing mural
rectangle of a color crafts pattern
triangle form weaving foreground
oval three-dimensional over and under middle ground
diamond drawing loom background
two-dimensional crayon warp center of interest
negative shape chalk weft focal point
positive shape marker clay still life
geometric shapes oil pastels clay imaginary
free-form shapes outline pinch pot imagination
irregular shapes with a brush coil reproduction
colors painting form gallery
color names brush kiln museum
primary tempera fire creative
secondary watercolor texture creativity
neutrals wash slab detail
warm and cool colors primary colors score medium
light and dark colors secondary colors slip media
value resist greenware unity
shade collage bisque height
tint fold glaze width
texture