Today our Year 6 children have been learning about the drawing and painting technique of chiaroscuro through diverse examples. Applying understanding of using light and dark to create form and impact to create Maya-inspired word art.
Chiaroscuro is an Italian term which literally means ‘light-dark’. In paintings the description refers to clear tonal contrasts which are often used to suggest the volume and modelling of the subjects depicted. Artists who are famed for the use of chiaroscuro include Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio.
Below are some pictures of our budding artists with their work. Please click on the thumbnails for a larger view.