Gesture Drawing for Movement
Practicing quick, expressive drawings to capture the essence of a subject's form and movement.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a few lines can convey dynamic action.
- Explain the importance of speed in capturing fleeting moments.
- Construct a series of gesture drawings that show a figure in motion.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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