Drawing and the Human Form · Drawing and Composition

Gesture and Movement

Capturing the energy and action of the human body through quick, fluid sketches and continuous line drawings.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a single line convey the feeling of movement?
  2. 2What choices does an artist make to show tension in a pose?
  3. 3How does the speed of your drawing change the mood of the figure?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - DrawingNCCA: Primary - Making Art
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Creative Perspectives: 5th Class Visual Arts
Unit: Drawing and the Human Form
Period: Drawing and Composition

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