Value: Light, Shadow, and Mood
Students experiment with the full range of values from white to black, understanding how light and shadow create mood and dimension.
Key Questions
- Analyze how varying values create a sense of depth and form in a drawing.
- Construct a grayscale artwork that effectively communicates a specific mood.
- Explain how the placement of light sources impacts the shadows and overall composition.
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