Lesson Planning

Look at the proportions of a human adult as shown by Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man. Investigate the shape changes between a baby and an adult human, concentrating on the head to body length ratio. Measure and draw graphs. Sketch children and adults in proportion.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To become aware of the way the proportions of a human body changes as a baby grows and develops into an adult.

Children will:

• Describe how the proportions of a human body changes as growth occurs from baby to adult.
• Use this knowledge to draw child & adult human figures.