Practice Preliminary Sketching - Unit 2: The Art of Observation – Perception, Space, and Realism
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Preliminary Sketching

Practice - Preliminary Sketching

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the definition of contour drawing?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would outline an object.

Question 2 Easy

Describe the purpose of a visual journal.

💡 Hint: Consider why keeping records of your work is helpful.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of preliminary sketching?

To paint a final piece
To explore and refine ideas
To display finished work

💡 Hint: Think about what happens before a painting is finalized.

Question 2

True or False: Gesture drawing aims to capture detailed features of a subject.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what gesture drawing emphasizes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a detailed portfolio of at least five preliminary sketches for a final art piece. Include at least one contour drawing, one gesture drawing, and a chiaroscuro study.

💡 Hint: Focus on diversity in your techniques and subjects.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a famous artist's preliminary sketches and discuss their significance in the artist's overall work.

💡 Hint: Look for changes between sketches and final artworks.

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