Drawing
Cassell Illustrated (Publisher)
Published on 13. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84403-084-2 (ISBN)
Description
What is drawing and what are its purposes? Can anyone do it? With the answers established, those who have barely put pencil to paper will be gently guided through the basics, developing their skills. Those who already have experience should be inspired to go further and explore more advanced techniques and subject matter. Good drawing forms the basis of all art - and is art in its own right. This book takes an in-depth look at drawing, exploring the many varieties of line and mark possible in different media, and comparing different styles. Areas such as tone and colour, structure, scale, format and exploration of a subject are covered in turn, and in relation to the different genres of drawing, from life and from the imagination. It also shows readers how to hone their observational skills to achieve convincing and satisfying results. Pictures from student works to those of contemporary artists and past masters are used to illustrate particular media and principles, as well as in a series of case studies which explore the artist's motivations, decision processes and choices of material, as well as who the work was intended for.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
300 colour line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
618 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84403-084-2 (9781844030842)
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Persons
Paul Thomas was educated at the Royal College of Art and has exhibited worldwide for almost 30 years. He founded the Jerwood Drawing Prize in 1994 with Anita Taylor and has contributed to several other publications, including drawings for The Trojan War, an anthology of classical texts. Award-winning Anita Taylor has lectured extensively on Drawing and Fine Art around Britain. She has also exhibited around the world, and is currently doing so in Sydney where she is Artist-in-Residence at the National Art School.
Content
History and development of drawing, with examples of work by famous masters and practising professionals - Materials used and the marks they make - Subject matter and composition, including mapping and orientation - Training your eye and building up references - Step-by-step illustrations breaking down the technique. - Special effects: how to render distinctive features - Tips and tricks - Genres: examples of finished works - Glossary of terms