176 pages. Paperback, bound in stiff illustrated paper covers. Slight wear to the edges and rubbing to the covers from shelving, but still essentially a tightly bound copy with an uncreased spine and clean, unmarked interior. Text in English with numerous illustrations, many in color.

Seller Inventory # 016872

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Drawing By Seeing
Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc, New York
Publication Date: 2007
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0810991705
ISBN 13: 9780810991705
Binding: Wrappers
Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

Why can t I draw what I see? Long-time drawing instructor and celebrated artist John Torreano answers this much-asked question, showing how to visualize three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface. Torreano offers a series of exercises to help the reader to train his or her eye and to enable anyone, regardless of age or experience, to draw. Lively, accessible, and authoritative, the book includes illustrations to demonstrate techniques, examples of student drawings, and historical examples of drawings by famous artists.

About the Author

John Torreano is head of Drawing and Painting at New York University s Steinhardt School. He has shown his work across the United States, including the Whitney Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Rare, used and out of print books.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Exquisite Corpse Booksellers
TX, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All items are described to the best of our ability and guaranteed to be as
described. Returns are accepted according to the regulations of ABE. Postage and
insurance are additional. Money orders accepted. Credit Cards through ABE. All
items are subject to prior sale. Any questions about your order can be addressed
to Paul Forsythe, 2509 Mandell Street, Houston, TX, 77006, USA. email:
mcalmon@aol.com. Telephone: +1 713.807.8347.

Shipping Terms

Orders ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 5.95	US$ 20.95

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.