the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and drama in a drawing or painting

a dark shape or outline of something against a lighter background, showing only the outline with no internal detail

the difference between elements (like light and dark or rough and smooth) that makes parts of an artwork stand out

Light and dark in fine art

Art and design

Portraits and figures in Fine Art

Objects in Fine Art

Natural forms in Fine Art

Landscapes in Fine Art

Inside and outside in fine art

Pupils can select or rotate through these units that feature diverse and inclusive artist references, consider application of their skill strengths and encourage critical thinking and personal connections.

Responding to themes and genres

A {{}} is the area of darkness caused by an object blocking light.

An artwork’s {{}} is how its shapes, colours and objects are arranged.

Match the keywords with their definitions:

Which of these techniques helps create tone in a drawing?

Starter Quiz

What does "tone" mean in art?