contour and cross-contour

Learning Objectives

Develop an understanding of contour lines and their role in defining shape and volume.


Pablo Picasso
Portrait of Igor Stravinsky
1920




-Contour Line Still Life Activity
Students will create a still-life composition using only contour lines. This activity gives students a structured way to enhance their focus and line control, learning to see objects as collections of edges and shapes. It’s an effective foundation for further work with cross-contour and shading techniques