Drawing, Seeing and Observation

Informationen zum Autor Ian Simpson Klappentext 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. Vorwort The third edition of a comprehensive drawing handbook, ideal for beginners, experienced artists and teachers of all levels. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Introduction 1. Drawing Techniques and Approaches 2. Assessing and Drawing Two Dimensions - Height and Width 3. Assessing Three Dimensions - Height, Width and Depth 4. The Third Dimension - Rectangles Flat-on 5. Rectilinear Forms from Different Viewpoints 6. Rectangles and Gradients 7. Circles, Cylinders and Cones 8. Observation and Previous Knowledge 9. From Geometric to Natural Forms 10. Forms with no Flat Surfaces 11. Analysis and Selection 12. Perspective and Other Drawing Systems 13. Texture 14. Light, Shadows and Reflections 15. Some Different Approaches to Observation 16. Movement 17. Developing a Personal Language 18. Some Artists on Drawing 19. Summary Select Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

Product details

• Authors: Ian Simpson
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781789940374
• ISBN: 978-1-78994-037-4
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts; ART / Techniques / Pen & Ink Drawing, ART / Techniques / Pencil Drawing, ART / Techniques / Life Drawing, ART / Study & Teaching, Art techniques & principles, Teachers' classroom resources & material, The Arts: techniques and principles, Drawing and drawings, Teachers’ classroom resources and material, Educational: Technical drawing