Line, Light and Shadows

Project overview

This project teaches children about the visual qualities of line, light and shadow. They explore the work of Pablo Picasso and Rembrandt and are introduced to a range of shading techniques. They take black and white photographs and use pencil, pen and ink wash to reimagine their photographs in a shaded drawing.

It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogy โ€“ Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express โ€“ to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.

*This project is part of the Cornerstones Art and Design Curriculum and not sold separately.

What’s included

Line, Light and Shadows is a comprehensive Art and Design project that boasts an array of essentials including:

  • 9

    Lesson activities

  • 17

    Resources

  • Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Line, Light and Shadows provides a structured approach to science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subject

  • Art and design

Topics

  • Black and white photography

  • Drawing on black paper

  • Line drawing

  • Pablo Picasso

  • Pen and ink

  • Shading

Looking for a full Art and Design curriculum?

If youโ€™re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Art and Design curriculum, then the Cornerstones Art and Design Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.