Shading (Noun)
Meaning 1
A gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The artist's use of shading created a sense of depth and dimension in the portrait.
- The instructor demonstrated various techniques for creating smooth shading in pencil drawings.
- The shading in the landscape painting helped to convey the time of day and the atmosphere of the scene.
- The student's sketchbook was filled with exercises in shading, as she practiced creating different textures and values.
- The subtle shading in the watercolor painting added a sense of subtlety and nuance to the delicate flowers.