Visual Language: Drawing and Composition · Drawing and Composition

The Power of Line and Value

Investigating how different line weights and shading techniques create form and depth on a two dimensional surface.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a single line communicate a specific emotion?
  2. 2What choices did this artist make to create the illusion of three dimensional form?
  3. 3How does the contrast between light and shadow direct the viewer's eye?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating VA.Cr2.1.HSProfNCAS: Creating VA.Cr1.1.HSProf
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: Visual Language: Drawing and Composition
Period: Drawing and Composition

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