This companion mini project teaches children about colour theory by studying the colour wheel and colour mixing. It includes an exploration of tertiary colours, warm and cool colours, complementary colours and analogous colours, and how artists use colour in their artwork.
Contrast and Complement (Year 4) is a comprehensive Art and Design project that boasts an array of essentials including:
Lesson activities
Resources
Knowledge Organiser
Contrast and Complement (Year 4) provides a structured approach to Art and Design, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Art and design
Analogous colours
Artists' work
Colour mixing
Colour theory
Complementary colours
Tertiary colour
Warm and cool colours
If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Art and Design curriculum, then the Cornerstones Art and Design Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.