The Power of Line and Texture · Drawing & Composition

Frottage and Rubbings

Exploring the technique of frottage to discover hidden patterns in the school environment.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the surface under the paper dictate the final image?
  2. 2What happens when we layer different textures on top of each other?
  3. 3How can found textures be used to build a larger composition?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - Printmaking and SurfaceKS2: Art and Design - Texture and Surface
Year: Year 3
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Power of Line and Texture
Period: Drawing & Composition

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