This archived Art and design scheme of work video introduces teachers to a lesson where Key stage 2 pupils recreate their still life compositions using charcoal and white chalk in the style of Camargo. It explores how to simplify objects into basic shapes, focusing on abstraction rather than fine detail, while emphasising the contrasts between light and dark. The video demonstrates each step, from preparing a charcoal background and sketching reduced forms to shading, highlighting with chalk, and creating depth by contrasting foreground and background objects.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s original KS2 Art and design resources. It supports teachers in guiding pupils to experiment with abstraction, shape, and tone, encouraging comparisons with earlier sketches and developing critical awareness of artistic style.