Monday, May 19, 2014

4th Grade Figure Drawing

4th Grade Figure Drawing  

The 4th graders have been learning about figure drawing and movement through studying the artist Edgar Degas. We discussed how Degas showed movement through blurry lines and color. Degas' favorite subject to paint was ballerinas because they constantly move in a graceful manner. We had a blast discussing proportions by picking models to pose on a pedestal as the rest of the class drew them! Then we used mannequins to draw their own figures in three different poses. We used a pattern of color and squiggly lines to show movement similar to Degas!

   
Aubrey modeling for figure drawing!


4 comments:

  1. Hi! What did you use to draw the figures? Did you show a Degas movie?
    Thanks!

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    1. We used class models and wooden figures. We did show the Degas Movie.

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  2. Ho did you teach your proportions? I have only done this with charcoal in upper grade levels and I want to do this with my 4th graders. Love this project!!

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    1. Thank you! :) We just talked about proportions and looked at our model! :)

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