S2 Figure Drawing Quiz

What 'P' is the word used to describe accurate measurements when drawing the human figure?

Answer explanation

'Proportion' means accurate in size in comparison to other things

What can we use to accurately measure the human figure?

• Feet

• Heads

• Hands

How many heads high (on average) is the human figure?

• 10 - 11

• 7 - 8

• 8 - 9

Which of the below best describes 'gesture lines'?

• The shape of flow of the body

• Harsh lines of shadow

• Neat and precise lines

Which of the below best describes 'construction lines'?

• Layered lines on top of one another

• Darker outlines

• Lightly drawn lines to guide you

What kind of shapes should we use to begin to draw the human figure?

• Odd organic shapes

• Geometric shapes

• Very detailed shapes

Why is proportion when drawing the figure important?

Answer explanation

Proportion helps your drawing to look more realistic

When drawing a figure which is moving, which step should you do first?

(a)  

Answer explanation

Drawing in the gesture lines of the figure first helps you to see the shape of the body before adding anything else in

When drawing a figure in movement, what should the second step be?

(a)  

When drawing the figure, what should the third step be?

(a)