Visual Element - Texture Answers
Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences. Define the term tactility. Look at the sculpture shown above, how would you describe its tactility?
Tactility is the degree to which the surface of an object seems to have a particular feel. The sculpture’s facial features, head, and hair/scarf appear smooth to the touch, while underneath the hair/scarf looks rough.
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Tint: Adding white to a color to make it lighter. Tone: Refers to the light, color, and shade of an object. Shading: Showing a change from light to dark in an object by darkening areas that would have a shadow.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Where has the artist used texture in their piece of art? Is it effective?
He wears a gold laurel-wreath crown, a delicate lace collar, a red velvet cape with ermine lining and a wide ermine collar, and elaborately embroidered shoes in gold. Beneath his throne is thick carpet containing the image of an eagle, which was the symbol of ancient Rome. We recognize and can imagine the feel of these materials because of that artist’s skill in creating illusions of texture. The artist used his skills with texture to convey his imperial power.
Answer the following question in 1-2 complete sentences. Identify and define the technique used by the artist to create the above portrait.
Explain the difference between cross-hatching and impasto in creating a sense of texture. Why would an artist select one over the other?
Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Look at the sculpture above. Does it most likely have implied texture or actual texture? What texture(s) does it appear to have? Include the name of the sculpture and artist in your response.
This sculpture is called the Horse, by Debra Butterfield. The sculpture has actual texture because the texture we see is what we will most like feel like. Students responses of texture may vary, but will most likely include the following terms/textures: roughness of the wood/sticks, roundness of the sticks and the parts of the horse, and sharpness of the sticks.
Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Identify the painting above and the artist who painted it. How has the artist specifically used texture in this piece?
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