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The Formal Elements and Visual Language
Quick questions on Tone and form - Edexcel A-Level Art and Design
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What is controlling tone in practice?Show answer
Build tone gradually, comparing values to each other rather than working part by part. Half-close your eyes to simplify the scene into broad light and dark masses before adding detail. Whether you use hatching, blending, or layered washes, the aim is the same: an observed, structured tonal range that makes the form read as solid.
What is q1?Show answer
Make a tonal study of a single object lit from one side, using the full tonal range, and label the highlight, mid-tone, core shadow, reflected light and cast shadow. [12 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Why does a drawing with only mid-tones look flat, and what fixes it? [6 marks]
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