A Guide to DrawingA GUIDE TO DRAWING provides an excellent balance of classic, historical examples from around the world coupled with the most current images that reflect the state of the art of drawing. The text provides a systematic and sound course of instruction, beginning with an introduction to the nature of drawing, an invitation into the initial experiences of drawing, both underscored by an emphasis on the importance of learning how to see and see deeply. The text moves through chapters on art elements, drawing media and subject matter, concluding with more advanced topics that can be used in subsequent courses, encouraging students to keep this text as a reference through their program and on into their careers as artists. |
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Page 59
... the position of the viewer / artist changes in relation to the subject , other aspects of the form and new edges are revealed . Lines that delineate the edges of above : 72. Robert Blum ( 1857-1903 ; American ) 59 The Contour Line.
... the position of the viewer / artist changes in relation to the subject , other aspects of the form and new edges are revealed . Lines that delineate the edges of above : 72. Robert Blum ( 1857-1903 ; American ) 59 The Contour Line.
Page 60
... contour lines . In its simplest and most characteristic form , as in Amedeo Mo- digliani's Seated Nude ( Fig . 73 ) , contour line is of uniform width , is not reinforced by shading , and does not seek to describe modulations of surface ...
... contour lines . In its simplest and most characteristic form , as in Amedeo Mo- digliani's Seated Nude ( Fig . 73 ) , contour line is of uniform width , is not reinforced by shading , and does not seek to describe modulations of surface ...
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... contour drawing , each con- tributing to a strong sense of the individuality of the subject . In Araldo the artist differentiates between hard and soft edges , drawing the forehead with a firm , sure line , changing to an irregular ...
... contour drawing , each con- tributing to a strong sense of the individuality of the subject . In Araldo the artist differentiates between hard and soft edges , drawing the forehead with a firm , sure line , changing to an irregular ...
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