The Elements of Drawing (Classic Reprint): In Three Letters to Beginners - Couverture souple

Ruskin, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440064687 ISBN 13 : 9781440064685

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of drawing by training your eye first. This guide teaches a patient, delicate method that helps you see accurately before you try to capture what you see. It emphasizes loving nature and building strong perception, rather than chasing speed or mere technique.

This edition presents a thoughtful approach to drawing and color, suitable for beginners and those exploring art for personal growth. It explains why perception matters, how to balance form and color, and how to progress without a master, step by step.

• A patient, step-by-step path to better observation and delicate drawing.


• Guidance on when to study form in black and white and when to record color as a memory aid.


• Practical notes on choosing subjects, avoiding common beginner mistakes, and using prints and masters for study.


• Encouragement to see nature clearly and to develop a lasting appreciation for art.

Ideal for readers new to drawing, as well as those seeking a foundational refresher that honors observation and artistry.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Nft n) oPREFACE It may perhaps be thought, that in prefacing a manual of drawing, I ought to expatiate on the reasons why drawing should be learned; but those reasons appear to me so many and so weighty, that I cannot quickly state or enforce them. With the readers permission, as this volume is too large already, I will waive all discussion respecting the importance of the subject, and touch only on those points which may appear questionable in the method of its treatment. In the first place, the book is not calculated for the use of children under the age of twelve or fourteen.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440064687
• ISBN 13: 9781440064685
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 410
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