Creating Form with Value: 2D SHapes to 3D Forms
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Value
Value is the lightness and darkness in a form. It helps turn flat shapes into 3D forms by showing light, shadow, and depth
Highlight: lightest area where light hits Midtone: middle value between light and dark Shadow: darkest area where light is blocked
Check Your Understanding
Look at the sphere and cube. Where are the light sources coming from? How do you know? Identify the highlight, midtone, and shadow on both the sphere and the cube.
Creating Form with Value: 2D SHapes to 3D Forms
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Created on April 22, 2026
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Creating Form with Value: 2D SHapes to 3D Forms
Activity
Value
Value is the lightness and darkness in a form. It helps turn flat shapes into 3D forms by showing light, shadow, and depth
Highlight: lightest area where light hits Midtone: middle value between light and dark Shadow: darkest area where light is blocked
Check Your Understanding
Look at the sphere and cube. Where are the light sources coming from? How do you know? Identify the highlight, midtone, and shadow on both the sphere and the cube.