Still Life Composition
Arranging and drawing objects to practice observational skills and compositional principles.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the arrangement of objects in a still life affects its narrative.
- Critique a peer's still life drawing based on its use of light and shadow.
- Design a still life composition that conveys a specific mood or theme.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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