How to Draw an Onion Dome
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Students will create architectural drawings inspired by Russian onion domes, most famously found on St. Basil’s Cathedral. They will use patterns to add detail to their architecture and then use a marker bleeding technique to add bold color to their buildings.
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Students will learn about Russian architecture.
Students will compare the characteristics of onion domes found in Russia to other architecture from around the world.
Students will create their own onion domes that create a sense of depth by overlapping the bottoms of the buildings.
Teaching Strategies
- Introduce Russian architecture, including images, history, and descriptive words about the architecture.
- Compare and contrast onion dome architecture with another architectural style.
- Demonstrate how to draw an onion dome tower with connecting shapes.
- Show how to use the marker bleeding technique.
Time Requirements
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15 minutes
Demonstration Time
15 minutes
Student Studio Time
3 hours
Supplies and Materials
- 12” x 18” white paper
- Pencils
- Black markers
- Washable markers
- Paintbrushes & water cups
- Images of Russian architecture
Steps
Discuss Architecture & Draw a Tower
Discuss Russian architecture and history. Use art vocabulary to describe architecture.
Compare and contrast Russian architecture with buildings from different places.
Draw a horizon line with a pencil on paper.
Draw one tower, ensuring the bottom starts below the horizon line.
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