Visual Narratives and Studio Practice · Drawing and Composition
The Power of Line and Texture
An investigation into how varied line weights and tactile textures create depth and emotional resonance in two dimensional works.
Key Questions
- 1How do different types of lines communicate specific emotions to the viewer?
- 2What choices did this artist make to simulate texture on a flat surface?
- 3How does the repetition of patterns change the energy of a composition?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Visual Arts - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Visual Narratives and Studio Practice
Period: Drawing and Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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