1. HANDS

2. M.C. Escher, Drawing Hands

3. Durer

5. Symbol
Something that represents an idea or quality In art, visual imagery is used symbolically to tell the viewer a message or a story

6. 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

7. Cross-contour describe form and volume.
These lines can follow planes of form, moving around, across, & through objects

14. 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.