Year 8. Landscape Recap 1

Which of these paintings is an example of a Landscape picture?

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How do we show depth and realism in painting and drawing?

• using white paper

• using perspective

• Using felt tip pens

• Using a ruler

Answer explanation

Perspective is the name we give to the showing of depth in your picture.

What is area 1 called in this picture.

Answer explanation

The Area 1 in the picture is known as the Background.

It is always at the back of the picture in the distance or behind the main focus of the picture.

What is Area 2 called in this painting?

Answer explanation

This is the midground. It helps to give your picture depth and is often just below the horizon line.

What is Area 3 called in this picture?

Answer explanation

The Foreground of a picture is the area at the front of the picture.

What could you add to a colour to get a darker tone?

• white

• black

• Its complimentary colour

Answer explanation

Complimentary colours are always found opposite on the colour wheel.

RED - GREEN

BLUE - ORANGE

YELLOW - PURPLE

which of these paintings is an example of "Atmospheric Perspective?"

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What is Composition in Art?

• when you sketch

• when you arrange and plan the parts of your picture.

• when you wash your palletes.

Answer explanation

How to organise your pictures....