Understanding Space: Foreground, Middle Ground, Background
Students will learn to create a sense of depth in their drawings by placing objects in the foreground, middle ground, and background.
Key Questions
- Differentiate how objects appear in the foreground versus the background of a drawing.
- Design a scene that clearly shows three distinct layers of space.
- Analyze how artists use overlapping to create a sense of depth.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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