Use simple shapes of black, white and gray to interpret how the artist moves you through the work. Some subjects will clump together to define one value.

Value Pattern is the organization of lights and darks in a composition. It is one method of moving the viewer through the work or suggesting shapes.
There are slides at the bottom of this assignment. Make a value pattern analysis of each. If you squint your eyes at the work, it helps to see the main shapes of value.

Use simple shapes of black, white and gray to interpret how the artist moves you through the work. Some subjects will clump together to define one value.

For instance if there are many object in a shadow area, they may combine to represent a triangle of black.
View the Value Pattern Pdf at the bottom of this assignment to complete the assignment. You are breaking each artwork down into simple shapes of value.

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