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Art design vocabulary crossword with texture, hatching, negative space, and stippling.
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The Principles and Elements of Design Crossword Puzzle

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An 8-clue crossword covering fundamental art vocabulary and drawing techniques. Students encounter terms like texture, negative space, hatching, and stippling—key concepts in visual design and drawing instruction. Suitable for art class vocabulary review or as a warm-up activity during design lessons in Grades 5–7.

Subject:
Art
Topic:
Drawing
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated May 2022

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