The Architecture of the Face · Autumn Term 1
Proportion and Structural Drawing
An investigation into the mathematical relationships of facial features and the use of construction lines to build form.
Key Questions
- 1How do vertical and horizontal alignments help us map the human face accurately?
- 2What happens to our perception of a person when facial proportions are intentionally distorted?
- 3How can we use light and shadow to transform a flat circle into a three dimensional skull?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Art and Design - Drawing and ProportionKS3: Art and Design - Anatomy and Structure
Year: Year 8
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Architecture of the Face
Period: Autumn Term 1
Suggested Methodologies
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