In this way, foreshortening can be introduced and students will be challenged to really look at what they are depicting. Look for examples of high contrast in the media. These studies will help the students to see shapes and understand that a work of art can look like a person even if an eye is not described or the hair has no texture. Teacher Note Remember to incorporate the elements of art and the principles of design into discussion and activities whenever appropriate. Look at examples of skin, hair, thumbprints, etc.
Microscopes can show a whole other world.
Understand that not all art works need to have a focal point and that in abstract art artists often use certain elements or qualities from real objects to express an idea or feeling without concern for maintaning a likeness to the actual object. Discuss how unity can be achieved through simplicity. Find examples of abstract and representational art which students can discuss in relation to their own works. The Patterns of Chaos by J. Briggs Have students study body movement by doing gesture drawings. Go to the gym to observe a class.