Suggested Vocabulary for Third 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 bumpy cut self-portrait
lines shiny overlap portrait
straight visual shapes cityscape
curved tactile printmaking seascape
broken space pattern landscape
thin near/far print sculpture
thick overlap stamp mask
diagonal horizon line gadgets balance/symmetry
horizontal negative space rubbing asymmetrical balance
vertical positive space relief printing radial balance
shapes value monoprint mural
circle lightness and darkness brayer pattern
square of a color stencil foreground
rectangle form crafts middle ground
triangle three-dimensional weaving background
oval drawing over and under center of interest
diamond crayon loom focal point
two-dimensional chalk warp still life
negative shape marker weft imaginary
positive shape oil pastels batik imagination
zigzag outline clay reproduction
geometric shapes with a brush clay gallery
free-form shapes painting coil museum
irregular shapes brush form creative
colors tempera kiln creativity
color names watercolor fire detail
primary wash texture medium
secondary primary colors slab media
neutrals secondary colors score unity
warm and cool colors resist slip height
light and dark colors opaque greenware width
value transparent bisque depth
shade collage glaze figure
tint fold general proportion
hue curl artist composition
texture bend overlap variety
rough glue pinch pot palette
smooth scissors easel