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Value

Lightness or darkness of a hue or neutral color.

Vanishing point

In perspective drawing, a point at which receding lines seem to converge.

Vantage Point

Where the camera is placed to take the photograph. The relationship between the camera and the subject. For example: Is the camera placed at, above, or below eye level.

Variable

A part of an experiment that can be changed or altered depending on what is being investigated.

Variation

A principle of art concerned with combining one or more elements of art in different ways to create interest.

Variety

A principle of art concerned with combining elements of art in different ways to create interest.

Vertical line

A straight line perpendicular to the horizon Visible spectrum – the part of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the human eye is sensitive.

Visible spectrum

The part of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the human eye is sensitive.