Figure Drawing Gesture and Line of Action 2

Question 1

In gesture drawing, what does 'bean' or 'bean shape' construction refer to?

Accepted Answer

Simplified torso shapes linking ribcage and pelvis

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A method for drawing feet

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The shape of the ear

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A shading technique

Question 2

What is 'weight and balance' in figure drawing referring to?

Accepted Answer

Whether a figure appears to stand convincingly under gravity

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How dark shadows are rendered

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The tonal values used

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The symmetry of the composition

Question 3

What is the 'plumb line' technique used for in figure drawing?

Accepted Answer

Checking vertical alignment of body parts relative to gravity

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Measuring color temperature

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Determining perspective

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Mapping light sources

Question 4

In a running pose, the line of action is typically:

Accepted Answer

Strongly diagonal to suggest forward momentum

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Perfectly vertical

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Horizontal

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S-shaped only

Question 5

What does 'rhythm line' mean when applied to figure drawing?

Accepted Answer

A flowing line connecting multiple body landmarks to show movement continuity

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The repeating pattern of shadow shapes

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The edges of the silhouette

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Parallel hatching lines in shading

Question 6

Which figure drawing artist is historically famous for expressive, energetic gesture drawings using charcoal?

Accepted Answer

Käthe Kollwitz

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Norman Rockwell

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Albrecht Dürer