Life Drawing (eBook)

A Complete Course

E. L. Koller (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2012
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-13615-8 (ISBN)

Infos

With this invaluable reference, artists at every level can learn new methods for rendering the human figure. Illustrations and techniques cover everything from the head and facial expressions to hands in assorted positions to various action poses.

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The human figure, with its myriad curves and contours, can be challenging for anyone to draw. In this invaluable reference, well-known art instructor and author E. L. Koller simplifies the process, making it easy for artists to learn new methods of rendering the figure—in action and repose—with accuracy and style. Using figure-drawing exercises, numerous photos, and illustrations, Koller reduces the task at hand into manageable steps for intermediate and advanced artists. Beginning with drawing basics, this step-by-step guide explores the structure of the human figure and the comparative proportions of child and adult figures, showing how to depict individual parts of the head and body, facial expressions, and gestures. It also shows the merits of sketching from memory; drawing from casts, photographs, and living models; and sketching both undraped and costumed figures. Once the still figure is mastered, the artist can explore the more challenging action poses, including walking, running, and catching. Filled with guidance and insight on the human form, Life Drawing is an essential addition to every artist's reference shelf.

Inhalt

Line DrawingPurposeMaterials and Methods of WorkMaterials RequiredMethods of WorkLine-Drawing ExercisesPreliminary Practice WorkGeneral InformationModel DrawingPurposeMaterials and Methods of WorkMaterials RequiredBlocking in and ProportioningForeshorteningForeshortening of a CubeForeshortening of a PyramidForeshortening of a Hexagonal PrismForeshortening of a CylinderForeshortening of a ConeForeshortening of a SphereForeshortening of a HemisphereForeshortening of a VaseModel Drawing ExercisesGeneral InformationLight and ShadeThree Stages in Learning to DrawLight, Shade, and ShadowSources and Kinds of IlluminationLight and ShadeDemonstrations with the Wooden ModelsThe CubeThe PyramidThe Hexagonal PrismThe CylinderThe ConeThe SphereThe HemisphereThe VaseMaterials and Methods of WorkPreliminary PracticeRendering from the ModelDrawing ExercisesGeneral InformationThe Human FigurePlace of Human Figures in IllustratingFramework of FigureMethods of Proportioning Entire FigureImportance of Individual Parts of FigureThe HeadNeck and ShouldersBreast and AbdomenShoulder, Arm, and HandThe Thigh, Leg, and FootThe Face and Its FeaturesThe EyeThe NoseThe MouthThe EarThe ChinFigure Drawing ExercisesGeneral InformationThe Figure in ReposeReposeDrawing from CastsCast of HeadCast of HandCast of FootCast of Full-Length FigureDrawing From Charcoal StudiesExamples of Charcoal StudiesDrawing from Living MethodsLiving Models and Their ArrangementStudies Made Direct From Living ModelsFigure Drawing ExercisesGeneral InformationThe Figure in ActionActionDrawing from PhotographsUse of CameraSpecimen Photographs of ActionMaking Sketches from PhotographsDrawing from Living ModelsMaking Time SketchesSketches from the Undraped FigureMaking Rapid-Action SketchesMaking Sketches from MemoryDrawing Expressions and DraperyFacial ExpressionsPortraitureGestureDraperyFigure Drawing ExercisesGeneral InformationAnimal DrawingPlace of Animals in IllustratingProportions of Animal FiguresComparative Sizes of Animals and Human BeingsComparative Anatomy of Animals and Human BeingsCharacteristic Appearance of the Most Common AnimalsChief Characteristics to be ObservedThe Principal AnimalsMethod of Drawing AnimalsTypical Forms of Action in AnimalsDrawing from Pictures of AnimalsDrawing Direct from AnimalsSuggestions for Sketching AnimalsAnimal Drawing ExercisesGeneral Information

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.3.2012
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Art Instruction
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 327 g
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Malerei / Plastik
• ISBN-10: 0-486-13615-9 / 0486136159
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-13615-8 / 9780486136158