Fourth grade

SOFT LEAD PENCIL: SHADING TECHNIQUES

Students were introduced to shading techniques. Artists use shading to darken an area by repeating several lines close together.
Essential Question: 
How do various types of lines influence the mood of an artwork?
Objectives:  Students will...
●  understand and use line to create depth and mood in their artwork
●  compare and contrast the work of James Whistler and Giorgio Morandi
●  define and identify shading techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, and contour hatching
●  use shading techniques to create light and dark values in a drawing