Drawing, Seeing and Observation
Published on 31. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-7136-6878-0 (ISBN)
Description
Ian Simpson's clear systematic approach to all aspects of drawing provides a comprehensive drawing course, ideal for both beginners and for those with considerable experience who want to re-examine the fundamentals. Illustrated, and with many suggestions for practical work, this book also offers teachers at all levels a ready-made instruction programme which progresses from basic drawing problems to the development of personal style.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
868 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-6878-0 (9780713668780)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
09/2000
3rd Edition
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
€44.75
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Person
Ian Simpson studied at Sunderland College of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. He taught at several colleges and universities including Hornsey College of Art, London, and Syracuse University, New York, was head of St Martin's School of Art, London, 1972-88 and a consultant to the Open College of Arts, UK. His paintings have been included in public and private collections in Britain, Sweden and the United States. He wrote many books and articles and presented three series on art for the BBC.