Architecture practical exercises 4


Practical exercise at OUMNH: Volume
(These exercises are set in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, but could be adapted as required.)


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In these studies Ruskin uses tone to create a sense of volume. The skill is to alternate light against the dark, both on the object and the background.


Materials: pencil, cream paper, grey wash.

Exercise. Take a small section of stonework and alternate the light and dark to emphasise the shadows and create volume.