Starter quiz
- How can eyebrows change an expression?
- by altering angles ✓
- by changing colour
- by growing longer
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- What does red often symbolise in a painting?
- calmness
- sadness
- passion or anger ✓
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- What does the term 'proportion' refer to?
- the colour of something compared to another object
- how big or small parts of something are compared to each other ✓
- how light or dark something is compared to each other
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- What is meant by a ‘facial expression’?
- a colour scheme
- a painting style
- a feeling or mood shown on a face ✓
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- What is the role of finishing touches?
- change the subject
- enhance expression ✓
- simplify the artwork
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- Texture is an element of art that refers to how something ______ or the appearance of a surface.
- 'feels' ✓
Exit quiz
- What can texture help to show in a painting?
- the age of the painting
- how many colours were used
- the material or surface of the subject ✓
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- ______ are areas where the light hits a subject.
- shadows
- highlights ✓
- mid-tones
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- What technique would you use to show fine details, like wrinkles or hair strands?
- thick layers of paint
- stippling or fine brush strokes ✓
- using only a sponge
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- Why is contrast important in portrait painting?
- It makes the overall painting brighter.
- It emphasises the differences between light and dark areas. ✓
- It removes shadows.
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- What is a good way to improve your painting when refining it?
- Use colour, tone, and contrast effectively to enhance the painting. ✓
- Cover it entirely with new paint to enhance the painting.
- Use only one brush size to enhance the painting.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Identify and apply finishing techniques such as blending, adding highlights, and creating texture.
- Use colour, tone, and contrast effectively to enhance a painting.
- Evaluate and refine an artwork as it progresses.
Common misconception
The largest features of a facial expression convey the most emotion.
Applying details and small adjustments to a facial expression such as tone, texture and highlights can make them more dynamic, expressive and realistic.
Keywords
Detail - a small part of something that adds to its overall appearance
Brush technique - the method of applying paint with a brush to create different effects
Contrast - the difference between light and dark
Blending - mixing colours or shades together smoothly
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