the area of darkness where the object or figure rests on a surface

a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design

a technique used to depict different levels of light and dark in an image

a technique for shading and adding tone with intersecting sets of parallel lines

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The elements of art: tone

Art and design

Pupils will develop an understanding of the basic elements of art and learn how artists use these elements in different ways in their work. In the unit, pupils will answer questions as they look at the elements through a variety of processes to identify  how they are used in different art forms.

The elements of art

It can be easier to spot different tones in __________ artwork

What does "tone" refer to in art and design?

Which of the following best demonstrates a full tonal range?

It gives the illusion of three dimensions

The lightest part where light hits the object

An outline of an object added for emphasis

To show a range of tones from light to dark

What is the purpose of a value scale in tonal studies?

Fill the gap: 
Tone can be achieved in an artwork by showing the __________ and __________ .

a dark area or shape produced by blocking rays of light

an art technique depicting different levels of light and dark

a technique for adding tone with intersecting sets of hatched lines

Match each term with its correct definition

give your artwork an Abstract Expressionist feel

create atmosphere and variety in an artwork

There are different ways of creating tone. Which of these is NOT a technique for adding tone?

Which of the following artworks shows a range of tones?

Starter Quiz