Colour Theory and Mood · Painting & Colour

Impressionist Brushwork

Studying the techniques of Monet and Renoir to understand light and movement.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do small dabs of colour merge when we stand further away?
  2. 2What does the direction of the brushstroke tell us about the artist's movement?
  3. 3How can we capture light without drawing an actual sun?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - Painting and Art History
Year: Year 3
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Colour Theory and Mood
Period: Painting & Colour

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