
Red
A Drawing Book Inspired by Art
OH (Publisher)
Published on 15. April 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-80069-014-1 (ISBN)
Description
Many people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Red, Valentina Zucchi and Paolo d'Altan invite you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from modern works of art that celebrate the prince of colours, red.
Discover the reds best-loved by artists - from Tyrian purple to crimson red - which have been used since prehistoric times to conjure up many things, from fire and danger to blood, love and passion. Throughout the book, Valentina and Paolo provide creative and fun prompts - many based on famous works of art - which will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Rothko, Titian, Matisse and more, you will discover the many meanings of red and just some of the ways it can be used to express your creative passion.
Red is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different artistic techniques and materials and begin their artistic journey.
Discover the reds best-loved by artists - from Tyrian purple to crimson red - which have been used since prehistoric times to conjure up many things, from fire and danger to blood, love and passion. Throughout the book, Valentina and Paolo provide creative and fun prompts - many based on famous works of art - which will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Rothko, Titian, Matisse and more, you will discover the many meanings of red and just some of the ways it can be used to express your creative passion.
Red is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different artistic techniques and materials and begin their artistic journey.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Illus
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80069-014-1 (9781800690141)
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E-Book
04/2021
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Persons
Valentina Zucchi was born in 1977 in Biella, Piedmont. She first graduated in History of Modern Art and then in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and has been working on the relationship between museums and visitors ever since. Valentina has lived in Florence since 2004, where she devotes herself to enhancing the collection of The Florentine Civic Museum, which is where the idea for this series of books about colours came from.
Content
32 PAGES OF TEXT - Exploring the world of colour through the eyes of great artists and their masterpieces.
EXERCISES - Questions and practical challenges for the reader to discover the effect and impact in the way we play with colour.
ART PAPER - Blank pages of quality art paper to use for painting and drawing.
EXERCISES - Questions and practical challenges for the reader to discover the effect and impact in the way we play with colour.
ART PAPER - Blank pages of quality art paper to use for painting and drawing.