Texture: Visual and Tactile Qualities
Students will experiment with various drawing tools and techniques to create implied and actual textures.
Key Questions
- Compare how visual texture differs from tactile texture in a two-dimensional artwork.
- Explain how an artist can create the illusion of rough or smooth surfaces.
- Design a composition where texture is the primary element conveying mood.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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