Grade-4 Pointillism

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What is pointillism in art?

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A technique using tiny dots of color

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Who is famous for developing the pointillism technique?

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George Seurat

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When creating shading in art, what happens to colors when an object moves away from light?

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They become darker

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How does shading help make a drawing look more realistic?

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It creates the illusion of depth and form

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What would be a good way to invent a new art technique?

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Combine or experiment with different materials

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Which of George Seurat's paintings is a famous example of pointillism?

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"A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte"

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What is cross-hatching in art?

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A shading technique using crossed parallel lines

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How might an artist experiment with pointillism today?

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By creating an artwork using dots

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How can you create value (light and dark areas) in a drawing?

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By pressing harder or lighter with your pencil