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
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