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Art for Grade 3
1 Introduction to Art
1-1 Understanding the Basics of Art
1-1 1 Definition of Art
1-1 2 Importance of Art in Daily Life
1-1 3 Different Forms of Art
1-2 Art Materials and Tools
1-2 1 Introduction to Common Art Materials
1-2 2 Safe Handling of Art Materials
1-2 3 Basic Tools for Drawing and Painting
2 Drawing Techniques
2-1 Basic Shapes and Lines
2-1 1 Drawing Straight Lines
2-1 2 Drawing Curved Lines
2-1 3 Drawing Basic Shapes (Circle, Square, Triangle)
2-2 Sketching and Outlining
2-2 1 Simple Object Sketching
2-2 2 Outlining Techniques
2-2 3 Shading and Blending
2-3 Perspective Drawing
2-3 1 One-Point Perspective
2-3 2 Two-Point Perspective
2-3 3 Basic Perspective Rules
3 Color Theory
3-1 Introduction to Colors
3-1 1 Primary Colors
3-1 2 Secondary Colors
3-1 3 Tertiary Colors
3-2 Color Mixing
3-2 1 Mixing Primary Colors
3-2 2 Creating Shades and Tints
3-2 3 Color Harmony and Contrast
3-3 Color Application
3-3 1 Using Watercolors
3-3 2 Using Acrylics
3-3 3 Using Crayons and Markers
4 Painting Techniques
4-1 Basic Painting Skills
4-1 1 Brush Strokes
4-1 2 Layering Techniques
4-1 3 Blending Colors
4-2 Watercolor Painting
4-2 1 Wet-on-Wet Technique
4-2 2 Wet-on-Dry Technique
4-2 3 Dry Brush Technique
4-3 Acrylic Painting
4-3 1 Basic Acrylic Techniques
4-3 2 Creating Texture
4-3 3 Using Palette Knives
5 Art History and Culture
5-1 Introduction to Art History
5-1 1 Famous Artists and Their Works
5-1 2 Art Movements and Styles
5-1 3 Art in Different Cultures
5-2 Cultural Art Forms
5-2 1 Traditional African Art
5-2 2 Asian Art Forms
5-2 3 Native American Art
5-3 Modern and Contemporary Art
5-3 1 Introduction to Modern Art
5-3 2 Contemporary Art Trends
5-3 3 Influential Modern Artists
6 Art Projects and Activities
6-1 Drawing Projects
6-1 1 Still Life Drawing
6-1 2 Landscape Drawing
6-1 3 Portrait Drawing
6-2 Painting Projects
6-2 1 Nature Scenes
6-2 2 Abstract Art
6-2 3 Cultural Themed Paintings
6-3 Mixed Media Projects
6-3 1 Collage Making
6-3 2 Recycled Art
6-3 3 Digital Art Basics
7 Art Critique and Appreciation
7-1 Understanding Art Critique
7-1 1 Elements of Art Critique
7-1 2 Giving Constructive Feedback
7-1 3 Receiving Feedback
7-2 Art Appreciation
7-2 1 Analyzing Artworks
7-2 2 Understanding Artistic Intent
7-2 3 Appreciating Different Art Styles
8 Final Project and Exhibition
8-1 Planning the Final Project
8-1 1 Choosing a Theme
8-1 2 Developing a Concept
8-1 3 Creating a Timeline
8-2 Executing the Project
8-2 1 Gathering Materials
8-2 2 Working on the Project
8-2 3 Final Touches and Presentation
8-3 Exhibition Preparation
8-3 1 Setting Up the Exhibition Space
8-3 2 Displaying Artworks
8-3 3 Public Viewing and Feedback
6-1-3 Portrait Drawing

6-1-3 Portrait Drawing

Key Concepts

Basic Facial Features

Portrait drawing begins with understanding the basic facial features: eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Each feature has its own unique shape and placement on the face. Eyes are almond-shaped, the nose has a bridge and nostrils, the mouth has lips, and ears have a complex structure with curves and folds.

Example: Think of the face as a puzzle. Each piece (eye, nose, mouth, ear) has a specific shape and place. When you put all the pieces together correctly, you get a complete picture of a face.

Proportions

Proportions refer to the relative sizes and positions of the facial features. A common guideline is the "rule of thirds," where the face is divided into three equal parts: from the hairline to the eyebrows, from the eyebrows to the bottom of the nose, and from the bottom of the nose to the chin. The eyes are typically halfway down the face, and the width of the face is about five eyes wide.

Example: Imagine a face as a grid with lines dividing it into sections. Each section has a specific feature that fits into it. By following this grid, you can ensure that the features are in the right place and proportion.

Shading and Tone

Shading and tone add depth and dimension to your portrait. Shading involves using darker and lighter areas to create the illusion of three-dimensionality. Tone refers to the overall lightness or darkness of the drawing. Shadows are created where light does not reach, and highlights are where light hits directly.

Example: Think of shading as adding layers to a cake. Each layer (light to dark) adds more detail and makes the cake (face) look more realistic and tasty.

Expression and Mood

Expression and mood are conveyed through the eyes, mouth, and eyebrows. A slight change in the shape of these features can dramatically alter the emotion being portrayed. For example, raised eyebrows and a smile create a happy expression, while furrowed brows and a downturned mouth show sadness.

Example: Imagine expression as a language. Each feature (eye, mouth, eyebrow) has its own way of "speaking" to convey different emotions, just like different words in a sentence.

Composition

Composition refers to the arrangement of elements within the drawing. In portrait drawing, this includes the placement of the head, shoulders, and background. A balanced composition draws the viewer's eye to the most important parts of the drawing and creates a harmonious overall image.

Example: Think of composition as arranging flowers in a vase. Each flower (head, shoulders, background) has a specific place to create a beautiful and balanced arrangement.

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