Lines, Marks, and Making · Autumn Term 1

Texture and Tone

Using shading and mark-making techniques to create 3D effects on 2D surfaces.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does adding shadow change the way we perceive the shape of an object?
  2. 2What marks can we make to show the rough skin of a pineapple or the smoothness of an egg?
  3. 3Why do artists use different shades of grey instead of just black and white?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Art and Design - Drawing and Texture
Year: Year 2
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Lines, Marks, and Making
Period: Autumn Term 1

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