Foundations

Value

The ruler for light and dark

Value is how light or dark a tone is, from white to black. Light and shade are built from it. For value in color, see Color Theory.

• The Value Scale
• Local Value and Light
• High Key and Low Key

Works in this part

• Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose
• Summer's Day
• Philosopher in Meditation

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