HANDS
M.C. Escher, Drawing Hands
Durer
Symbol Something that represents an idea or quality In art, visual imagery is used symbolically to tell the viewer a message or a story
Symbolism of Hand Gestures: Hands are a Symbol of Identity Hands on something=blessing, healing Raising one's hand = honesty hand on heart = love two hands clasped = peace, friendship Hand with water = purification, cleanliness, innocence
Cross-contour describe form and volume. These lines can follow planes of form, moving around, across, & through objects
Drawing your hand… Mark the dimensions of your hand. Find the most right, left, top, and bottom points. Pay attention to the directions of the lines. Compare the sizes and proportions of the elements. Mark all the joints and all angles. Define the shape.