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Nonobjective Line Drawing– 3/4s

Third/Fourth Grade:  The students learned how to identify realistic, abstract and non-objective art.  The 3/4s worked on a non-objective graphite drawing.  Using only shapes, lines, texture and value the students drew an interesting non-objective design.  Non-objective art is art that has no recognizable objects.  Value in art is the degree of lightness or darkness.  The students completed a value scale using pencil.  They learned how to create contrast by placing dark shades next to light shades, rough texture next to smooth texture and incorporating a variety of sizes in their art (tiny, small, medium, large).  Their drawing needed to have a variety of lines, texture using texture rubbings, contrast, use of pressure, layering and blending, and five values (white, black, light gray, medium gray, dark gray).  One of the artists they looked at is Wassily Kandinsky.  

Nonobjective line drawing featuring abstract black and white shapes, lines, and shading spread on a white background.

Nonobjective art featuring geometric shapes, line drawings, and assorted abstract forms scattered throughout.

Nonobjective drawing with winding black lines, geometric shapes, and textured patterns scattered across a white background.

Nonobjective sketch with various organic shapes and dark lines forming a fluid, dynamic composition.

Nonobjective pencil drawing with various shaded geometric shapes and lines.

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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

2 Responses to Nonobjective Line Drawing– 3/4s

  1. Tatiana S. says:

    Mi piace! Molto bello questo esercizio.

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