A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt in the unit Art and design, Year 4, Painting: Light and dark.

This resource supports pupils as they explore how artists use light and dark, including tints and shades, to create form and make objects appear three-dimensional. It introduces key artistic vocabulary, including tone, highlight, midtone, shadow, still life, composition and contrast, helping pupils understand how artists communicate ideas through painting.

The Knowledge organiser also explains how tints and shades are created by mixing colours with white or black and shows how tone can be used to represent light falling on objects. By exploring still life artwork and key painting concepts, pupils develop their understanding of how artists arrange objects, create visual interest and create the illusion of depth and form. This resource is ideal for revisiting key learning, consolidating subject knowledge and supporting the use of accurate artistic vocabulary.

• Art and design scheme of work.
• Year 4 Art and design scheme of work.