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