Learning Objectives

• Observe and depict the ratios and proportions of the human body.
• Apply the proportions while drawing human figures in different postures.
• Connect the concept of perspective drawing with real-life observations.
• Apply perspective and proportion while making compositions about everyday experiences.

Chapter 17: People in Places

Learning Outcomes

• Observes and depicts the ratios and proportions of the human body.
• Applies the proportions while drawing human figures in different postures.
• Connects the concept of perspective drawing with real-life observations.
• Applies perspective and proportion while making compositions about their everyday experiences.

Introduction to Perspective

• Perspective is the technique of showing three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface, creating an illusion of distance and depth.
• Objects that are closer appear bigger and more detailed than those further away.

Key Concepts

• Horizon Line: Aligns with the eye level of the viewer.
• Vanishing Point: The point where lines converge, also at eye level.

Human Anatomy

• The structure of the human body is called anatomy.
• Body proportions are measured and expressed in ratios. For example:
  • Head: 1 part
  • Other body parts can be expressed as:
    • Same size as head: 1:1
    • Twice the size of head: 1:2
    • Thrice the size of head: 1:3

Basic Proportions

• 8 Head Divisions: A common method to measure human proportions.

Tālamāna Paddhati

• A system used in Indian painting and sculpture for measuring body proportions.
• Unit of one tāla is the length of an adult hand from wrist to tip of the middle finger.

Ratios in Tālamāna Paddhati

• Nine Tala: 1 part
• Eight Tala: 1 part
• Seven Tala: 1 part
• Six Tala: 1 part
• Five Tala: 1 part
• Four Tala: 1 part
• Three Tala: 1 part
• Two Tala: 1 part

Activities

Activity 17.1: Make a Viewing Grid

• Materials: Transparent sheet, measuring scale, ballpoint pen, scissors.
• Procedure: Cut the sheet, mark a grid, align with horizon line at eye level.

Activity 17.2: Mark the Proportions

• Mark the size of the head using horizontal lines.
• Measure distances and write ratios of height in relation to the head.

Activity 17.3: Draw Your Friends

• Observe and draw friends in different postures, noting body proportions.

Activity 17.4: Composition in Perspective

• Create compositions showing people in various settings using knowledge of perspective and proportions.