Lines, Shapes, and Nature · Drawing and Composition

Nature as a Designer

Observing patterns in leaves, flowers, and landscapes to create symmetrical and asymmetrical designs.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does nature repeat patterns in things like petals or honeycombs?
  2. 2How can we use symmetry to create a sense of balance in our art?
  3. 3What choices does an artist make when simplifying a real tree into a shape?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Art in Nature and Environment - Class 4
Class: Class 4
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: Lines, Shapes, and Nature
Period: Drawing and Composition

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