Teacher Resource Guide
Learn about Perspective Drawing,
Slope, and Equations of Lines
through the art of Kazuo Nakamura
Grades 7–11
A Japanese Canadian and a leading midcentury painter, Kazuo Nakamura (1926–2002) was passionately interested in art and mathematics, and the activities in this guide connect these subjects. The goals of this resource are to introduce the art of Nakamura to students and inspire a creative approach to understanding the mathematical concepts of slope and equations of lines. Students will develop confidence in their skills and understanding and awareness of the artist as they learn about perspective and experiment with new materials.
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Introduction to One-Point Perspective Drawing and Slope
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Two-Point Perspective and the Equations of Lines
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Creative Investigations of Lines and Patterns
Mathematics, Visual Arts, and more