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Author Simpson, Ian, 1933-2011.

Title Drawing : seeing and observation / Ian Simpson
Edition [Third edition]
Published London : A&C Black, 2003

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 W'PONDS  741.2 Sim/Dsa 2003  AVAILABLE
Description 206 pages : illustrations, 1 map, portraits ; 28 cm
Contents 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. Rectlinear 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
Summary Systematic approach to all aspects of drawing, this book provides a comprehensive drawing course which progresses from basic drawing problems to the development of a personal style
Notes This edition originally published 1992; previous ed: 1982
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Homophile Union of Boston.
United States. Regional Environmental Office for South Asia.
Drawing -- Technique.
ISBN 0713668784 paperback