Enlarging an Image, Grid-style
Since the extraordinary Dutch Renaissance artist, Albrecht Durer, created a device for accuracy in drawing, artists have enjoyed the benefits of using a grid. 8th grade scholars were given squares cut from a black and white photo of a work by a recognized artist. With no idea of the final image, the 1" squares were carefully enlarged to 4" using graphite on white construction paper. When the squares were completed, scholars assembled the squares like a puzzle to create an image (below), "After 'Low Tech'" by an amazing fantasy artist, James Christensen:
High School Art 1 scholars also used a grid system as part of their study of Proportion of the Human Form.
First they drew 1/2" square grid on photographs, then a 1" square grid on construction paper. Carefully following the grid squares on the photograph, scholars then used lines in the larger squares to accurately place lines and shapes in the drawing.
A structure in perspective was included in the background as well as symbols of their Life Quest (Educate others, Develop Community, Protect Animals, Inspire Hope, etc.).
First they drew 1/2" square grid on photographs, then a 1" square grid on construction paper. Carefully following the grid squares on the photograph, scholars then used lines in the larger squares to accurately place lines and shapes in the drawing.
A structure in perspective was included in the background as well as symbols of their Life Quest (Educate others, Develop Community, Protect Animals, Inspire Hope, etc.).
1/4 marks were also used on more detailed areas such as the face, in an effort to more accurately draw the image.
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