Proportion and Distortion

1. How do exaggeration and distortion affect proportion?

•      Exaggeration and distortion affect proportion because the more the exaggerated and distorted the art is the less realistic proportion it has. 

2. What distorting effects can an artist use?

•      The artist can use distorting effects such as: lengthen, enlarge, bend, warp, twist, or deform all or parts of the human body.

3. Why do artists use distortion?

•      Artists use distortion to show moods and feelings that can be easily understood by the viewers.

4. How can artists create monumental qualities without using a large scale?

•      Artists can create monumental qualities through exaggerated space, rather than a large scale.