How Do You Draw The Dominican Republics Flag?
Studying the history of a country and its symbols helps you understand the national values and the culture of a certain people. The Dominican Republic boasts a flag that has been in place since 1844, demonstrating the country’s founding values. The national flag is alternating navy blue and vermillion quarters, bearing a military coat of arms in the center of its white cross bars; the merchant flag does not show the coat of arms. Look at a color photograph or printout of the Dominican flag. Study the various details in the central coat of arms design and look at which symbols are included on the national flag. Read the history of the Dominican flag symbols to understand why each has a significant place on the flag. Use the ruler to draw four connected rectangles on a piece of paper in pencil. Make sure to keep the lines light, especially at the central connecting points. These will be erased as you fill in the design. Draw the cross pieces overlapping the central lines, making sure to