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The Practice and Science of Drawing

The Practice and Science of Drawing
By Harold Speed

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Classic approach to the dynamics of drawing by brilliant teacher with insights and practical advice on line drawing, mass drawing, visual memory, materials, and much more. 84 plates and diagrams reinforce Speed's clear presentation.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #31971 in Books
  • Published on: 1972-06-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 296 pages

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No Plates/Illustrations in this printing.1
The text of this work makes references to various illustrations/plates which have apparently slipped the attention of the publisher. This book is MISSING the corresponding pictures. Do not by this half-baked version from Indy Publishing. You can pick up the complete version printed by Dover for a fraction of the price. (paperback)

The most thorough approach you can take5
This book hails from an era where people took their time and savored a more thorough approach to their craft, much unlike our present day rushed instant gratification mentality. It will take a good deal of patience to stick with this book, but it will prove a most invaluable tool to any artist, whether an absolute beginner like myself or a more advanced student. It's important to learn how to use your vision and what to look for before trying to duplicate something on a sketch pad. This is the correct approach since it's important to understand the theory behind what you are doing before actually attempting to do it. Excellent book

A must read for any serious draughtsman.5
This book presents much of the essential information the student requires to learn how to see and draw accurately. Such a delight to read that since I bought my first copy in the early 80's I have reread it many times, so many that I've had to purchase a second copy.