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Undressed Art: Why We Draw

by Peter Steinhart

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To draw is to understand what we see. In The Undressed Art, writer-naturalist Peter Steinhart investigates the rituals, struggles, and joys of drawing. Reflecting on what is known about the brains role in the drawing process, Steinhart explores the visual learning curve: how children begin to draw, how most of them stop, and what brings adults back to this deeply human art form later in life.  He considers why the face and figure are such commanding subjects and describes the delicate collaboration of the artist and model. Here is a powerful reminder that no revolution in art or technology can undermine our vital need to draw.

Synopsis:

A naturalist and writer who also loves to draw, Steinhart investigates the obsessions, rituals, and passions that accompany the act of figure drawing.

About the Author

Peter Steinhart is a naturalist and a writer. For twelve years he was an editor and columnist at Audubon, and his work has appeared in Harpers, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones and Sierra. He has twice been a finalist for a National Magazine Award, and his essays have been widely anthologized. He has published four books, the most recent of which is The Company of Wolves. He lives and draws in Palo Alto, California.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781400076055
Author:
Steinhart, Peter
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Subject:
Criticism
Subject:
Drawing
Subject:
Techniques - Drawing
Subject:
Criticism -- Theory.
Subject:
Art - Drawing
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Vintage
Publication Date:
20050931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
259
Dimensions:
7.98x5.24x.57 in. .55 lbs.

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