The Art Of Drawing: An Instructional Guide
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Usual aging. Shelf wear.
A comprehensive instructional guide for artists at every level, Philip Rawson's work presents the fundamental principles and techniques of drawing with clarity and depth. It instructs readers on the essential elements of line, tone, texture, and composition, grounding each concept in both historical context and practical application. Rawson argues that drawing is not merely a preparatory skill but a complete and expressive art form in its own right, worthy of serious study and dedicated practice. Illustrated with examples drawn from master artists across centuries, the text illustrates how great draughtsmen have approached the challenges of representing form and space on a two-dimensional surface. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, making it an invaluable resource for students, hobbyists, and professional artists seeking to deepen their understanding of one of the most foundational disciplines in the visual arts.
Author: Philip Rawson
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Genre: The arts
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Usual aging. Shelf wear.
A comprehensive instructional guide for artists at every level, Philip Rawson's work presents the fundamental principles and techniques of drawing with clarity and depth. It instructs readers on the essential elements of line, tone, texture, and composition, grounding each concept in both historical context and practical application. Rawson argues that drawing is not merely a preparatory skill but a complete and expressive art form in its own right, worthy of serious study and dedicated practice. Illustrated with examples drawn from master artists across centuries, the text illustrates how great draughtsmen have approached the challenges of representing form and space on a two-dimensional surface. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, making it an invaluable resource for students, hobbyists, and professional artists seeking to deepen their understanding of one of the most foundational disciplines in the visual arts.