Brushwork and Texture in Painting
Experimenting with different brush types and strokes to create varied textures and expressive marks in acrylic or tempera paint.
Key Questions
- Explain how different brush sizes and shapes create distinct textures on a canvas.
- Construct a painting that uses varied brushwork to represent different surfaces (e.g., rough, smooth).
- Critique how an artist's brushwork can convey movement or stillness in a painting.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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