A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Art and Design, Year 4, Painting and mixed media: Light and dark.

This resource is designed to support pupils as they develop their understanding of contrast, colour mixing, and painting techniques through the exploration of still life. It introduces key terms such as hue, shade, tint, tone, and composition, and demonstrates how to create contrast using texture and colour. Pupils also learn techniques including dabbing, stippling, pointillism, and washes, while applying knowledge of proportion, light, and shadow to add depth and realism to their work. The unit strengthens practical knowledge and vocabulary essential to confident, expressive painting.

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