Breaking the body into basic shapes in figure drawing can reduce which error?

Error of proportion and structure

Breaking a figure into basic shapes is a construction method. The artist may first use simple ovals, boxes, cylinders, or spheres to represent the head, chest, pelvis, and limbs. These forms make it easier to check size, angle, alignment, and the relationship between body parts before adding details. Planning the figure in this way helps prevent a head that is too large, limbs that are wrongly placed, or an unstable body structure.

Option A is correct because basic-shape construction helps reduce errors in proportion and structure. The other options are unrelated to figure drawing and do not describe a visual problem. Simplifying the body does not mean leaving the final drawing as a collection of geometric forms. It is a temporary guide that supports accurate observation and can later be refined into anatomical details and natural contours.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Elements of Art. Topic: Shape.