Synopses & Reviews
Designed for an undergraduate course in Drawing I, Drawing Concepts, or Creative Drawing, Smagula's Creative Drawing emphasizes critical thinking in conjunction with fundamental techniques to achieve practical results.
Table of Contents
Part I The World of Drawing 1 The Evolution of Drawing Part II The Elements of Drawing 2 Exploring Basic Materials 3 Seeing and Responding 4 Line 5 Value 6 Texture 7 Composition and Space 8 Perspective Part III Creative Expressions 9 Visual Thinking 10 Exploring Color 11 Exploring Themes 12 Image and Idea 13 Drawing Applications Appendixes Guide 1: Choosing Special Papers Guide 2: Conserving, Matting, and Framing Drawings Guide 3: Photographing your Drawings