Model Drawing (Classic Reprint)

Anson K. Cross

ISBN 10: 1330782879 / ISBN 13: 9781330782873

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to drawing, placing emphasis on the development of skills in seeing and representing form accurately. The author argues that the ability to see, rather than to measure, is the key to successful drawing. This perspective is developed through exercises that encourage the reader to draw objects from observation, without relying on mechanical measuring tools. The author provides a detailed exploration of the principles of perspective and foreshortening, examining how objects appear when viewed from different angles and distances. Through a series of practical exercises and illustrations, the reader is guided through a progression of subjects, from simple geometric solids to more complex compositions, gaining an understanding of how to represent form and space. The book's insights into the process of seeing and representing the world around us make it an invaluable resource for artists of all levels, providing a foundation for developing strong observational skills and mastering the art of drawing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330782873_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Model Drawing (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330782879
• ISBN 13: 9781330782873
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geometry

About this title

Synopsis

Master perspective with practical, hands-on drawing methods that train the eye.

This non‑fiction guide presents perspective as a practical skill for draughtsmen. It covers how to observe nature, block in masses, and add detail after forming correct proportions. The book uses clear, example-driven instruction to connect eye and hand, emphasizing tests and real objects over memorized rules.

• Learn how to construct correct ellipses, tangents, and curves in perspective
• Work through step‑by‑step examples with cubes, cylinders, cones, and vases
• Use the thread-and-pencil method to test accuracy before refinement
• Build a solid foundation in form, space, and perspective principles

Ideal for students of drawing and anyone seeking reliable, sight-driven methods to render objects from nature.