Texture: Visual and Tactile Qualities
Exploring various techniques to represent different textures in drawing, distinguishing between actual and implied texture.
Key Questions
- Compare how frottage and stippling create different visual textures.
- Explain how an artist can imply texture without physically feeling it.
- Design a composition that features a variety of contrasting textures.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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