Drawing: Mastering the Language of Visual Expression

Micklewright, Keith

ISBN 10: 1856694607 / ISBN 13: 9781856694605

Published by Laurence King Publishing, London, 2005

About this Item

168pp., Pictorial colour illustrated cover with hint of edge and corners wear, frontis., preface & ack. by author, col. & b/w plts. & illust. & text, col. & b/w illust., diags., drawings, tables, gloss., further reading, index. Drawing is a language. Like all languages, if used fluently, it will allow individuals to express their ideas clearly. This book demonstrates that it is a highly teachable skill. The book serves as a visual handbook for artists and designers who need to explore and express ideas through drawing. Size: Wide Large Octavo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Drawing: Mastering the Language of Visual Expression
• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856694607
• ISBN 13: 9781856694605
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Contrary to assumptions that drawing is a gift that cannot be learned, this book demonstrates that it is a highly teachable skill. As well as instructing the student how to draw, the book also serves as a visual handbook for artists and designers who need to express ideas through drawing. Each chapter addresses a key topic in drawing method and theory in order to improve technique and understanding. Issues such as perspective and the manipulation of tones and marks to make 3-D forms are tackled in a simple and direct way, with a wealth of drawings by the great masters of the medium, in addition to diagrams and tables. Each section also offers ways for the student to put into practice the ideas and concepts discussed. These 'Ideas to Explore' range from practical exercises in drawing to the selection of drawing surfaces (such as paper) and subjects to discovering ways of thinking.

About the Author

Keith Micklewright was formerly head of Foundation Studies at Bournemouth Art Institute. He is a practicing artist whose work is held in collections in the US, Britain and Australia.