We will spend time in the classroom learning about the skeletal, musculatory, and integumentary systems. We will practice careful observation to understand how the structure of these body systems influences the appearance of the body as a whole and especially the body in motion. We will create layered drawings that represent the various systems of the body. We will also produce gesture drawings from observations of peers in class and animals at Lincoln Park Zoo. In addition, we will explore current events and topics that deal with representations of anatomy in the fields of art, science, and popular culture. We may also have the opportunity to make figure drawings from the observation of professional models.
The Art and Anatomy project kicked off the week with an intellectual and creative session on the human skeletal system. First, we had Mr. Legendre and Mr. Chopra explain the functions and composition of the skeletal system from macroscopic and microscopic perspectives. New terms, such as Haversian canals and lacunae, really brought the group an understanding of how vital and "alive" our bones really are. Then, it was Ms. Holloway's turn to show us another perspective of the skeletal system in two dimensions. Assigned different parts of the skeleton from the skull to the phalanges (appendages on feet), we did line drawings to better represent the complex structures of bones. After finishing the drawings, we arranged them to form a very realistic version of the human skeleton. The great product we turned out brought interesting discussion on the new perspectives and interpretation of what the skeleton means to the human body and the uniqueness of it all. Tomorrow, we plan to go to the Museum of Surgical Science where we are to develop our knowledge of the muscular system. This should be fun! --Ben
Today was the first day of they Art and Anatomy project week. We started the day off with Mr. Chopra and Mr. Legendre enlightening us on the working of the skeletal system. This included the purpose of bones and what structures make up bones. This all connected very nicely I thought to our drawings of specific bones, which was directed by Ms. Holloway, and to the complete skeleton that we compiled our artworks to create. I think both of these viewpoints on the body (Artistic and Scientific) really came together to give us a big picture of how everything works in humans. -- Mark |
