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Shading
01
lines and markings in dark color that provide the effect of light and shade in a drawing or painting
02
a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades
Example
The shading around the edges of the vase emphasized its three-dimensional form.
The shading on the mountainside gave the landscape a sense of depth and perspective.
The art teacher demonstrated different methods of shading using pencils and charcoal.
He practiced blending techniques for smooth shading in his charcoal drawings.
The artist preferred a soft rubber eraser for delicate shading techniques in her sketches.
