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Light and Dark
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Light&dark
in art
how do artists use light and dark in art?
Elements
Value (Shading) is the lightness or darkness of an element. It adds the illusion of depth, making things look 3D.
Contrast is how different two elements are. This can highlight one or the other and create visual interest.
value/shading
Chiaroscuro in art, is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.
value
de LA tour
turner
contrast
these artists (and styles) use contrast in their artwork to highlight important elements.
This helps us know what the artist wants us to look at and think about first.
motherwell
carvaggio
notan
sketchbook assignment #1
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1) Choose one of the inspiring artists (or find your own) and print out one image that uses Light and/or Dark in a unique or interesting way.
Paste the image into your sketchbook and answer the following questions, in complete sentences, in your sketchbook.
1. How is Light/Dark used in this image? (What is highlighted? What is in shadow?)
2. What do you think the artist was trying to convey? Did their use of light help?
sketchbook assignment #2
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Jot down broad topics/categories. Abstract vs Real? Nature vs Man Made?
2) Print and collage images into a page in your sketchbook.
sketchbook assignment #3
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Think about how you are going to create a portfolio piece of artwork that addresses the theme of Light/Dark.
The possibilities are endless....
Will you draw realistically using Pencil? Adding detailed shading and value?
Will you use contrast and abstract shapes to create an interesting composition with acrylic paint?
DRAW TWO DIFFERENT THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF YOUR IDEAS IN YOUR SKETCHBOOK.