The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study - Couverture souple

Nicolaides, Kimon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0285638386 ISBN 13 : 9780285638389

Editeur : Souvenir Press Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Concentrates on contour, gesture, weight and structure, using examples from the Old Masters.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Based on his teaching at New York's Art Students' League, Kimon Nicolaides developed a system for teaching how to draw that can be followed by anyone. His approach to drawing concentrates on mastering the key concepts: contour, gesture, weight and structure. Illustrated with examples from the Old Masters as well as student works. Focusing on gesture and action, feeling and expression this is a definitive guide for anyone who wants to learn how to make their drawing come alive. Consisting of 64 exercises that are to be studied over the course of the year, this is the guide that has been used by thousands of students already.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Kimon Nicolaides ran away from home to study art and had his first one-man show at the Bernheim Jeune Gallery in Paris in 1922. He taught at the Art Students' League of New York for fifteen years and died in 1938.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Souvenir Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0285638386
• ISBN 13: 9780285638389
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240