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Canon of ProportionLearning how to depict the human form.
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Canon of ProportionAncient Egyptian DaVinci
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Varies According to Purpose
DaVinc
Fashion
Magazin
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Real Life
Comic Book
Hero
Movie Star
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Neck = ½ head from chin to clavicle
Torso = 3 heads(3.5 from back)
Thigh to Knee = 2 heads
Calf to Ankle = 2 heads
8 ¾ heads tall(6’ 4”)
Hogarth’s Canon
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Enlarge the Canon (2x Scale)1. Begin with the head .
2. Then, a vertical line to mark center axis:
The head is the unit of measurement. [8 ¾ heads]
From the vertical axis, work from the center of the figure out
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Enlarge the Canon (2x Scale)
1. Begin with the head .
The head is the unit of measurement. [8 ¾ heads]
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Enlarge the Canon (2x Scale)
2. Pay attention to size comparisons as you draw!
From the vertical axis, work from the center of the figure--out
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Use the Canon as Inspiration
Spoof A Famous Artwork
You’ll need to find a copy of a famous painting.
Then Plan how you can incorporate the Canon into the painting: for a spoof to work, you have to maintain the recognizability of the artwork AND the canon.
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Use the Canon as Inspiration
Tell a Story
Think of a situation—either humorous or serious—in which to embed the canon.
For example—the canon could be a statue in a museum, an Egyptian Pharaoh, a surfer, or in this case “Urban Cowboy”….
Find references to help you.
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Ideas to build on:
Muscle man Contest
Superman
Boxers
Cave man
Fire Eater
Statue in a Museum
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