The Human Form and Identity · Autumn Term
Anatomy and Proportion
Mastering the mathematical relationships of the human face and skeletal structure to create realistic portraits.
Key Questions
- 1How do geometric shapes provide a foundation for complex organic forms?
- 2What choices does an artist make when distorting proportions for emotional effect?
- 3How does understanding underlying structure change the way we see the surface?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Art and Design - Drawing and AnatomyKS3: Art and Design - Recording from Observation
Year: Year 9
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Human Form and Identity
Period: Autumn Term
Suggested Methodologies
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