The Art of the Portrait · Spring Term 2

Anatomy and Proportion

Mapping the mathematical relationships of the human face to achieve realistic representation.

Key Questions

  1. 1Where do the eyes actually sit on the human skull compared to where we think they are?
  2. 2Why is observation more important than following a formula when drawing a face?
  3. 3How do small changes in feature placement change a person's likeness?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Art and Design - Drawing and RecordingKS3: Art and Design - Human Form
Year: Year 7
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Art of the Portrait
Period: Spring Term 2

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