Byzantine Iconography Series 6: Drawing Seated Figures

Byzantine Iconography Series 6: Drawing Seated Figures

In this Series we will be studying Seated, Reclining and Kneeling Figures

In Section 1 we will start of with the Frontal seated or enthroned figure.

In Section 2 will with learn the basics of Vertical or Relational Perspective and how it is used to draw the 3/4 figure.

In Section 3 we will study the reclining figure of the Theotokos from the Nativity icon.

In Section 4 we learn how to draw the burial of Christ as he is depicted on the Epitaphion

Finally in Series 5 we will study a figure in a kneeling pose.

Required Materials: Pencil, paper and eraser.

Drawing Seated, Reclining and Kneeling Figures

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What you will learn

• Students will learn to draw the Enthoned Frontal seated figure
• 3/4 Seated Figure (Introduction to vertical or relative perspective)
• Reclining Figure

Rating: 4.88889

Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: 2.5 hours

Instructor: Bridget Hayes