What is value?________________

Question

In art and other disciplines.

Answer 1

Value refers to the lightness or darkness of a surface. By units of value, depth can be shown on a flat piece of paper. By using value a three dimensional quality can be shown in an artwork. Value is the basis for understanding texture.

Answer 2

Value refers to the amount of light hitting an object. Lighter values means the light source is stronger in that area. Darker values refer to areas in shade.