Charcoal, Sanguine Crayon, and Chalk (Barron's Art Handbooks: Purple Series) - Hardcover

José María Parramón

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764155482 ISBN 13: 9780764155482

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

The pocket-size books in this instructive series cover virtually every aspect of the graphic arts and make handy quick-reference guides for art students, teachers, and museum visitors. They are heavily illustrated in color and filled with descriptive and instructional information. The books fall into four categories: Purple Series titles explain art media and techniques; Red Series books describe different genres and visual effects; Green Series books illustrate art tools and theory; and Yellow Series titles survey periods and movements in art history. This Purple Series title explains techniques for sketching and drawing with dry media. Instruction focuses on creating light and shadow, indicating perspective, mastering monochrome portrait art, and achieving all other techniques related to these media.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

[back cover]
BARRON?S ART HANDBOOKS

Books in this, the Purple Series, illustrate and explain art media and techniques. Complementary series are Red, covering art genres; Yellow, focusing on art history and movements; and Green, explaining practical art methods and theory.

CHARCOAL, SANGUINE
CRAYON, AND CHALK

Materials and accessories
Techniques and methods
Historical aspects Tips from experts
Step-by-step procedures
Detailed explanations
Demonstrations of methods
Practical advice

AVAILABLE TITLES
IN THE PURPLE SERIES:
Acrylics * Airbrush * Colored Pencils Oils * Pastels * Charcoal, Sanguine Crayon, and Chalk Textures * Watercolor

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764155482
• ISBN 13: 9780764155482
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96