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Show Depth with Overlapping Shapes - Practice 2

In a simple opaque-shape drawing, the visible shape that hides part of another is in front.

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In a simple opaque-shape drawing, the visible shape that hides part of another is in front. Identify the stated overlap, not which shape is larger. Transparent forms and other styles can use different clues.

Worked example

A circle hides the middle of a square's edge. In this model, the circle is in front.

An opaque circle covers part of a square at the square's right edge. The hidden edge makes the circle appear in front in this simplified overlap model.
An opaque circle covers part of a square at the square's right edge. The hidden edge makes the circle appear in front in this simplified overlap model.
Question 1 Opaque-shape sketch 6: the square hides part of the oval. Which is in front?
Question 2 Opaque-shape sketch 7: the circle hides part of the triangle. Which is in front?
Question 3 Opaque-shape sketch 8: the triangle hides part of the rectangle. Which is in front?
Question 4 Opaque-shape sketch 9: the oval hides part of the star. Which is in front?
Question 5 Opaque-shape sketch 10: the rectangle hides part of the circle. Which is in front?

Make It Your Own

Optional theme: a place that changes overnight. Draw three opaque paper-like shapes that overlap. Label front, middle and back, then explain which hidden edge helped you decide. You may draw, write or tell your idea. Use invented characters and places; no personal information or upload is needed. This activity is not scored.

Reflect on your choices

  • Use hidden edges as the depth clue rather than size alone.
  • Explain one intentional choice and one possible alternative.
  • There is no required style or single correct creative response.