exquisite corpse

lesson plan by learning coordinator betsey gravatt

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create a silly, collaborative drawing by playing exquisite corpse with family or friends. exquisite corpse is a fun drawing game for any age + any sized group!

all ages


supplies

  • paper

  • your favorite drawing utensils

  • at least two people


steps

start by folding your piece of paper (along the longest edge) enough times so that there is a section for each person to draw in.

the first person will start by drawing a head for the corpse in the top section. when you are done, fold the section back so that the previous drawing is hidden, + pass the paper to the next person. 

keep going until all of the sections are filled, + then unfold the paper to reveal your unique collaborative creation!


other ideas

despite the name, your drawing doesn’t have to be a figure- you can draw whatever you’d like! try building a house, or making something completely abstract.

incorporate collage by finding photos in magazines that work with your drawing.

try a sculptural version by making the sections of your corpse with clay, + putting them all together!

be sure to share your exquisite corpse by using the hashtag #dcfromhome

 
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