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Drawing, Seeing and Observation Ian Simpson

Drawing, Seeing and Observation By Ian Simpson

Drawing, Seeing and Observation by Ian Simpson


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Ian Simpson's clear systematic approach to all aspects of drawing provides a comprehensive drawing course, ideal for both beginners and for those with considerable experience who want to re-examine the fundamentals.

Drawing, Seeing and Observation Summary

Drawing, Seeing and Observation by Ian Simpson

The third edition of a comprehensive drawing handbook, ideal for beginners, experienced artists and teachers of all levels. Illustrated, and with many suggestions for practical work, this books teaches you how to see, draw and develop technical skills, with a focus on learning how to observe our world as three-dimensional. Drawings from master draughtsmen, professional artists and students help illustrate common problems and teach you how to solve them. Five interviews with contemporary artists also show you the different ways they use drawing as part of their work. This book gives you a clear and systematic approach to all aspects of drawing and is ideal whether you are a beginner or already have considerable experience and want to re-examine your fundamental techniques. The book also offers teachers at all levels a ready-made instruction programme which progresses from basic drawing problems to the development of personal style.

About Ian Simpson

Ian Simpson studied at Sunderland College of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. He taught at several colleges and universities including Hornsey College of Art, London, and Syracuse University, New York, was head of St Martins School of Art, London, 1972-88 and a consultant to the Open College of Arts, UK. His paintings have been included in public and private collections in Britain, Sweden and the United States. He wrote many books and articles and presented three series on art for the BBC.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction 1. Drawing Techniques and Approaches 2. Assessing and Drawing Two Dimensions Height and Width 3. Assessing Three Dimensions Height, Width and Depth 4. The Third Dimension Rectangles Flat-on 5. Rectilinear Forms from Different Viewpoints 6. Rectangles and Gradients 7. Circles, Cylinders and Cones 8. Observation and Previous Knowledge 9. From Geometric to Natural Forms 10. Forms with no Flat Surfaces 11. Analysis and Selection 12. Perspective and Other Drawing Systems 13. Texture 14. Light, Shadows and Reflections 15. Some Different Approaches to Observation 16. Movement 17. Developing a Personal Language 18. Some Artists on Drawing 19. Summary Select Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

Additional information

NGR9781789940374
9781789940374
1789940370
Drawing, Seeing and Observation by Ian Simpson
New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2020-07-23
208
N/A
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