Foreshortening
Art 4th Grade
Lesson Objectives
- Learn definition of FORESHORTENING.
- Draw a foreshortened cube and treasure chest.
- Practice ways to add depth to your drawings using OVERLAPPING, SHADING and FORESHORTENING.
Mrs. Cherri Rutan
Introduction
Watch these two short videos to understand what foreshortening is and why artist use it.
Foreshortening defined - From Goodbye-Art Academy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=comad3p4fWw
Instruction and Activity
The videos showed some amazing artworks using foreshortening. We are going to start off with something a bit easier. Draw along with Mark Kistler to create a treasure chest using foreshortening.
How To Draw with Mark Kistler: Treasure Chest in 3-D!
Assessment
Click on this link Assessment Form.
Completion Checklist
You are finished with this lesson when you have completed each of the following:
Viewed Introduction Videos
- Foreshortening Defined
- Foreshortening in Figure Drawing
- Drew along with Mark Kistler to create your own treasure chest
- Clicked on the Assessment Form Link, completed and submitted responses
- Returned your treasure chest drawing (remember to write your name) to your packet and turn in to your classroom teacher by May 1.