face in art

Demonstrates techniques for making realistic drawings of children in pencil, discussing the challenges of drawing children, reviewing drawing tools and techniques, and covering facial proportion, facial features, light and shadow, clothing, and other topics.

Color-reproductions and text trace the history of Moche portraiture and its role in the development and preservation of Moche civilization.

Everyday items are used to create faces.

Presents examples of the use of faces to communicate ideas and emotions.

Examines how faces have been used as symbols, as illustrations of feelings, and as portraits in sculpture, masks, and paintings by various artists from around the world.

Provides instructions for using simple shapes and lines to draw faces.

Simple step-by-step instructions for drawing a wide variety of faces reflecting various emotions and professions.

Simple text and step-by-step illustrations and photos show readers how to draw each face part, as well as happy, sad, and silly faces.