
Drawing Lessons with Da Vinci
An Artist's Guide to Geometry, Anatomy, and Proportion
Gabriel Martin Roig(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 16. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-4463-1679-5 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive art course that reveals Leonardo da Vinci's incredible life, work, and legacy.
Explore the techniques, principles, and practice of Da Vinci's work: from the Vitruvian Man and the Mona Lisa to the La Scapigliata
With reproductions from his original sketchbooks that show the beauty, detail and incredible accuracy of his work
Combined with practical exercises, you will gain a greater insight to the Golden Ratio, the human form, sfumato, perspective and proportion
Step-by-step exercises demonstrate Da Vinci's original thought process for capturing hands, faces, still life, and the natural world
In-depth studies of his work on portraits, movement, and methods of composition will provide you with a greater level of understanding and appreciation for his skill and thought process
Packed with nearly 600 artworks, sketches, and step-by-step photos
Join acclaimed artist Garbriel Martin Roig as he explains the Basic Concepts, Techniques, Exercises, and Studies that make Da Vinci's work so influential in the history of art.
A fascinating, practical insight to the art, engineering, and philosophical life of Leonardo da Vinci for artists of all levels and ability.
Explore the techniques, principles, and practice of Da Vinci's work: from the Vitruvian Man and the Mona Lisa to the La Scapigliata
With reproductions from his original sketchbooks that show the beauty, detail and incredible accuracy of his work
Combined with practical exercises, you will gain a greater insight to the Golden Ratio, the human form, sfumato, perspective and proportion
Step-by-step exercises demonstrate Da Vinci's original thought process for capturing hands, faces, still life, and the natural world
In-depth studies of his work on portraits, movement, and methods of composition will provide you with a greater level of understanding and appreciation for his skill and thought process
Packed with nearly 600 artworks, sketches, and step-by-step photos
Join acclaimed artist Garbriel Martin Roig as he explains the Basic Concepts, Techniques, Exercises, and Studies that make Da Vinci's work so influential in the history of art.
A fascinating, practical insight to the art, engineering, and philosophical life of Leonardo da Vinci for artists of all levels and ability.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
596 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4463-1679-5 (9781446316795)
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Person
Gabriel Martin Roig studied specialty painting at the University of Barcelona with a Masters in Museology and Management of Artistic and Ethnological Culture.
He has written and coordinated more than 150 books mainly related to fine arts, ancient and modern history, the history of art and fashion design for several publishing houses
He has written and coordinated more than 150 books mainly related to fine arts, ancient and modern history, the history of art and fashion design for several publishing houses