Learning Objectives

• Observe and depict the ratios and proportions of the human head.
• Depict a variety of facial expressions to express emotions and experiences.
• Recognize stereotypes in representing the body and create alternatives in artwork.
• Recognize navarasas and emotions seen in Indian sculptures.
• Make a clay relief using appropriate tools and techniques (rolling, coiling, pinching, patting, scooping, making a slab, using slip, etc.).

Chapter 17: How You Feel

Learning Outcomes

• 1.1 Observes and depicts the ratios and proportions of the human head.
• 1.1 Depicts a variety of facial expressions to express their emotions and experiences.
• 2.1 Recognises stereotypes in representing the body and creates alternatives in artwork.
• 2.2 Recognises navarasas and emotions seen in Indian sculptures.
• 3.2 Makes a clay relief using appropriate tools and techniques (rolling, coiling, pinching, patting, scooping, making a slab, using slip, etc.).

Activities

Activity 17.1: Act and Guess

• Play a game with facial expressions based on navarasa in theatre and dance.

Activity 17.2: Proportions of the Human Head

• Draw a face using guidelines for proportion.
• Analyze how proportions change as a person grows.

Activity 17.3: Drawing Facial Expressions

1. Ask friends to pose in different expressions (funny, sad, laughing, worried).
2. Draw four to five faces while paying attention to proportions.
3. Modify features to create different expressions.
4. Create your own emojis.

Activity 17.4: Let Us Travel Back in Time!

• Imagine visiting the 8th century CE and witnessing the carving of the 'Descent of Ganga' at Mahabalipuram.

Activity 17.5: Everybody Has a Beautiful Story

• Observe and challenge body stereotypes in art and media.

Technical Tips for Clay Relief

1. Take natural clay and soak it if dry.
2. Knead the clay to remove impurities.
3. Roll it smoothly to create a slab (15 cm x 15 cm x 3 cm).
4. Use tools to model and refine features.
5. Allow the relief to dry before painting.

Common Mistakes and Exam Tips

Common Pitfalls

• Misunderstanding Proportions: Students often struggle with the correct proportions of the human head and facial features.
• Neglecting Facial Expressions: Failing to accurately depict a variety of facial expressions can lead to a lack of emotional depth in artwork.
• Stereotyping in Art: Many students may unconsciously replicate stereotypes in their representations of body types and facial features.

Tips

• Practice Proportions: Use your index finger to measure facial features and ensure correct proportions when drawing.
• Observe Real Expressions: Spend time observing friends or family members to understand how different emotions affect facial features.
• Challenge Stereotypes: When creating artwork, actively think about how to represent body types and facial expressions in a way that challenges common stereotypes.