Synopses & Reviews
"Drawing relies on a clear vision. It also requires thought which, in, turn, builds understanding. Drawing cannot be detached from seeing and thinking about the fundamental nature of the subject matter being represented. The knowledge and understanding gained through drawing from life directly enhances our ability to draw from the imagination. Just as thought can be put into words, ideas can be made visible in a drawing to promote visual thinking and further stimulate the imagination. Once what is seen or imagined is made visible in a drawing, the image takes on a life of its own and communicates graphically. However eloquently or crudely, all drawings, speak to the eye." From the Preface
Francis D.K. Ching
Synopsis
The intriguing interplay among seeing, visualization, and expression through drawing is demonstrated in this book. Emphasizing the use of freehand drawing, it presents a series of examples, exercises and techniques that show how to quickly transfer images both seen and unseen into clear representational forms on paper.
Synopsis
"Drawing relies on a clear vision. It also requires thought which, in, turn, builds understanding. Drawing cannot be detached from seeing and thinking about the fundamental nature of the subject matter being represented. The knowledge and understanding gained through drawing from life directly enhances our ability to draw from the imagination. Just as thought can be put into words, ideas can be made visible in a drawing to promote visual thinking and further stimulate the imagination. Once what is seen or imagined is made visible in a drawing, the image takes on a life of its own and communicates graphically. However eloquently or crudely, all drawings, speak to the eye." From the Preface . Francis D.K. Ching
Table of Contents
Drawing: Process and Product.
Line: The Essence of Drawing.
Shape: The Definition of Form.
Depth: The Art of Illusion.
Envisioning: Drawing From Imagination.
Speculation: Drawing and Creativity.
Bibliography.
Index.