Rembrandt van Rijn Projects

 

 

Rembrandt van Rijn
Dutch

 

 

Rembrandt van Rijn Art Projects

 

Rembrandt van Rijn
Dutch (1606-1669)

 

With the aid of a flashlight, the children will understand Rembrandt van Rijn’s special technique of painting highlights and shadow.  This special “Rembrandt Lighting” was carried over to their own artwork in special Dutch landscapes.

 

Art Concepts Taught: Value, Space

 

Value and Basic Forms

 

Beg. Level:  Light and dark, shadows
Int./Adv. Levels:  Highlights, shading, and shadows on the basic forms

 

Rembrandt’s Light

 

All Levels:  17th Century Holland Landscape

 

White chalk on black paper with oil pastel details

 

 

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