Glossary-E

The letter E is especially valuable because many essential art concepts, techniques, and movements begin with this letter. Whether you’re teaching, learning, or creating, E-terms provide a strong foundation in both theory and practice. Some include:

Elements of art – These are the basic building blocks of all visual art: line, shape, colour, texture, value, form, and space.

Emphasis – A principle of design used to draw attention to a focal point in a composition.

Encaustic – A painting method using heated beeswax and pigments.

Engraving – A traditional method of incising lines into a surface to create prints.

Etching – A printmaking technique involving acid and metal plates.

Expression – Refers to the emotional or conceptual content conveyed in artwork.

 

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