The Practice and Science of Drawing (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harold Speed

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1334997934 ISBN 13: 9781334997938

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2016

Synopsis

Discover the enduring principles behind drawing that connect eye, hand, and imagination.

This edition presents a practical, theory-forward look at how drawing moves beyond mere copying to express form, light, and rhythm. It emphasizes clear aims, disciplined study, and the idea that great drawing comes from understanding structure, proportion, and the relationships that give a picture unity.

• Learn to see form and mass, not just outlines, and to translate what you observe into confident marks.
• Explore how line, contour, and rhythm create unity across a composition.
• Understand the balance between straight and curved lines, and how to use this for expressive yet steady work.
• Get guidance on reading composition and planning with intention, rather than relying on rote copying alone.

Ideal for readers who want practical insight into drawing as a craft and an art, from hobbyists to serious students of practice.

About this title

About the Author

Speed was born in 1872 and died in 1957, He was a member of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334997934
• ISBN 13: 9781334997938
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410