Match the contour line drawing in the photo column with the corresponding contour line image in the topo column. Contour lines identify all of the areas on the site that are at a certain elevation and how they connect to each other. Crosssections are constructed using the contour lines on a topographic map. Or for extra points, have a go at drawing the hand outlines yourself using the techniques enveloping, angles, basic shapes etc.
The instructor may also use the value worksheet to evaluate the students understanding of creating a value gradation. Rule 5 contour lines are closer together in steep terrain and farther apart in flat areas. The top of this drawing is a contour map showing the hills that are illustrated at the bottom. Drawing essentials with phil davies contour lines exercise part 3 1. Drawing art, learning drawing techniques block museum. Students went stepbystep through the procedure of creating a contour line drawing of a sweet pepper you can choose a different object. Continuousin this type of line study, the pencil will never leave the page. Base your answers to the following questions on the topographic map below. Our definition contour drawing, is an drawing technique that focuses on the outline of an object and any other line details. Contour lines can be drawn vertically, horizontally and even diagonally. The drawing is formed with a single contour line specific to the contour of the form and to the surface of the subject. The continuous line drawing is unbroken from beginning to end.
Add objects from your imagination into your picture. Mark four points two on the endpoints, and two between and draw the contours. For example, vertical lines drawn up from the two points where line ab cuts the 200m. Cross contour drawing houston independent school district. In addition, it sometimes is difficult for students to understand at.
I am totally not artistic and i know some of you are with me. Divide 300 feet by 3 to get one contour every 100 feet. Land features are identified from the contour lines. Using a ruler, draw vertical lines up from each intersection point to the relevant line on the graph above. Displaying all worksheets related to contour lines and. One special kind of map is called a topographic map. This is a great shading technique to practice giving. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category contour lines. The contour lines bend away from hurricane creek on line g similar to the contour lines on the existing tributaries. As a child he took classes at the carnegie museum of art, and later won awards for drawings he had made in high school.
Extend the lines and shapes of the picture into your own landscape. Using a ruler, draw vertical lines up from each intersection point to. Glue it onto the drawing paper, but not exactly in the center. Contour elevation numbers indicate the direction of elevation by always reading pointing uphill. The artists eye may go back and forth between object and drawing. I also made a free youtube video teaching how to draw isolines. In this worksheet, you will draw two crosssections from the topographical map of mt etna included on page 3. Hatching pressing harder or using a bigger nib or marker, also gives a darker appearance. The first thing we do when beginning to draw is contour drawing, which is another name for drawing the outline. Contour drawing, is an artistic technique used in the field of art in which the artist sketches the contour of a subject by drawing lines that result in a drawing that is essentially an outline. Typically for a land development project in the united states, the ideal contour. Rule 6 contour lines close to form circles or go off the map and the. Compass direction, measuring with map scale, contour interval, elevations of contour lines, possible elevations between contour li.
This technique is a test to challenge the unity of the hand and eye. I love the kitchen table classrooms fiveminute art lessons. I have used this smart board presentation to explain contour lines at ks3. This worksheet packet starts with a sheet that takes students through the basic supplies needed to begin drawing. Each drawing below violates a rule of contour lines. A horizontal line ab has been drawn through the centre of the crater map. Teach your students to draw contour lines the art of. Check your work and then color in the map to show the different temperatures rules for drawing isotherms. B contours of a plateau a b m 0 100 200 300 400 500 a b 500 400 300 200 100 3.
The artists work that we looked at for inspiration was giovanna garzoni. The number of such lines should be equal or more than the total contour lines. Worksheets are topographic map work, topographic map reading practice work, topographic maps and countours, misp topographic maps work 2, grade 9 mapwork, name date period making a contour map i, topographic mapping skills, lesson 4how to read a topographic map. Use contour lines to determine elevations of mountains and flat areas. Chapter 2 reading topographic maps and making calculations. On contour lines the level of lines is also written. Contour shading this technique is similar to hatching or cross hatching, except youre curving the lines to follow the contour of the form you are shading. Hatching we can create value by using linear hatching.
Cross contour lines may be horizontal or vertical, or both, but always describe the form threedimensionality of an object or surface. Show an understanding of creating a work of art utilizing the elements of line and value. The contour lines on a map provide a useful insight into the topography of an area. They are sometimes called level lines because they show points that are at the same level. Two practice maps for drawing contour lines, including questions. Contour lines worksheets topographic maps with images. The contour lines in an area are drawn keeping difference in elevation of between two consecutive lines constant. The contour lines can be reflected at various intervals, for example usgs quadrangle maps identify 10 interval contour lines. The 10 different insects provide students with an opportunity to practice identifying contour lines and applying value throughboth blending and crosshatching techniques. Could be used as paperandpencil lab, inclass worksheet, or homework assignment. A digital terrain model of salt lake city is shown on the poster. Gesture drawing quick sketch used to capture the movement or position of a figure. Drawing vocabulary drawing an art technique using pencil, pen, brush, charcoal, crayon, pastel or stylus. When we talk about drawing contour lines worksheet, weve collected various related images to complete your ideas.
The way in which contour lines are arranged, allows us to identify certain landforms and features in the terrain. It has contour lines to show the shape and elevation of the land. Also includes short practice on latitude and longitude location. Students, after exploring various forms of contour lines and practice drawing them, produce a unique pencil drawing. A simple description of contour drawing and a little bit about it in history and how making dark contour lines can change a piece of art. Contour lines characteristics of contour lines are.
Points a, b, c, d, and x represent locations on the. Readingunderstanding topographic maps school of forest. However, that shouldnt be a reason for us to steer clear ofread more. An object is viewed from a particular angle and represented in a linear. Draw your isotherm in a neat and smooth line instead of a jagged line. Teaching contour line is a simple way to hone students observational drawing skills, preparing them for more advanced drawing activities to come. The homework sheet was made to be simple enough for year 7 mixed ability classes to complete indenpendantly whilst still recapping what we did in class. Contour line a line that defines the edges and surface ridges of an object. Evenly spaced contour lines indicate a uniform slope. Use contour lines to determine elevations of mountains and.
Because the idea, drawing the outline of an object, is so simple, it can be difficult to find ways to teach it creatively. Using the basic principles of slope, shape and altitude, it is possible to identify a wide range of physical landforms on maps. The closer together the lines are, the steeper the slope. Drawing was a constant part of his artistic practice. All contour lines eventually connect with themselves. Appropriately demonstrate gesture drawing, contour drawing, and shading.
If the declination is not indicated on the arrow diagram, it can be found in the map. Drawing contour lines on topographic maps can you draw. Print the outline drawings and the reference photos of the hands below. They never cross, split or intersect at a cliff they might merge.
Invent your own techniques to fill the last 6 boxes. Mark the position and value of every contour that cuts the line ab. Sep 12, 2018 could be used as paperandpencil lab, inclass worksheet, or homework assignment. Included in detail are blind contour lines, contour lines, contour lines with help, structural plane, formatpicture. The usgs produces a series of topographic maps that are extremely accurate. For example, vertical lines drawn up from the two points where line ab cuts the 200m contour line will stop at. By reading the contour lines an understanding of the shape of the land is obtained. Youll find that once you start applying contour lines, you wont want to stop. The drawing utensil stays in uninterrupted contact with the face of the paper during the entire length of the drawing. Hatching the closer the lines are, the darker the value. See the bottom of the page for answers to contour map quiz. Earlier, ground surveys and levelling methods were used to draw contours on.
All points along the same contour line are at the same elevation. Contour lines which show a depression, crater, or sinkhole on a map. You would use a topographic map with contour lines for this. The height difference between one contour line and the next, called the contour interval, is always the. Although warhol is best known for his silkscreen prints, he was also an excellent draughtsman.
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