Creating Space

DP1 Lesson 11: Distortion and Foreshortening

In this lesson, we learn about distortion and foreshortening, two techniques for manipulating space in naturalistic and imaginative ways. We view and analyze examples of distortion and foreshortening in art history to better understand how to apply these techniques in our own practice. We also practice these techniques in two small-scale drawings, one that applies distortion in an imaginative way and one that applies foreshortening in a naturalistic way.

Standards in this lesson:
Accomplished: VA:Cr2.1.IIa, VA:Cn10.1.IIa
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 Lesson 11 Plan
 Lesson 11 Video Lesson and Project Demonstration
 Lesson 11 Worksheet: Distortion and Foreshortening
 Art History Worksheet: Distortion and Foreshortening in Art
  Lesson 11 Artwork
 Lesson 11 Distortion Diagram
 Lesson 11 Foreshortening Diagram
 Lesson 11 Sample Answer Sheet     
 Lesson 11 Rubric     
 Lesson 11 Online Quiz
Drawing and Painting I provides young artists with foundational knowledge to simultaneously develop their unique creative vision and technical skill with drawing and painting media. Art history connections also encourage them to see themselves as part of a longstanding tradition of art making.
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