Suggested Vocabulary for Kindergarten 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 cut
lines near/far overlap
curved value printmaking
straight lightness or darkness pattern
curved of a color print
zigzag form stamp
broken drawing gadgets
thin crayon rubbing
thick chalk crafts
diagonal marker weaving
shapes oil pastels over and under
circle outline clay
square with a brush clay
rectangle painting pinch pot
triangle brush coil
oval tempera form
diamond watercolor kiln
colors wash fire
color names primary colors texture
primary secondary colors general
secondary resist artist
light and dark colors collage overlap
texture fold self-portrait
rough bend portrait
smooth curl sculpture
bumpy glue mask
shiny scissors