Line, Light and Shadows
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.
Project scope
Line, Light and Shadows provides a structured approach to Art and Design, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Art and design
Topics covered
- Black and white photography
- Drawing on black paper
- Line drawing
- Pablo Picasso
- Pen and ink
- Shading
What's included
Line, Light and Shadows is a comprehensive Art and Design project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- Knowledge Organiser
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