THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO LIFE DRAWING

by Levy, Viv

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Book description: Bison, London, 1993, first edition.. 80 pp, 4to (12 1/8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 086124737X Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w. "(This book) gives a lucid and practical guide to getting started in life drawing. (Levy's) lively and thought-provoking text challenges . the budding artist to consider his or her own motives and to look afresh at the world, as well as to acquire the skill of drawing. Specially commissioned artwork in both color and black and white by the author provides a step-by-step guide to setti. ng up the subject, planning the page, choosing the medium and making the first mark, and - most important - recognizing and coping with mistakes. Topics covered include line, color, light, drawing from the nude and the clothed figure, and abstrac. t i ng form and seeing pattern. With over 120 illustrations showing both the historical development of life drawing and its rich and varied interpretation by contemporary artists, (it) provides an invaluable and fascinating introduction to a reward. in g and popular subject." Slight waviness to fore-edge of textblock, bump to bottom of spine, slight bump to top edge of rear board. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top/bottom spine and flap-folds. Very Good/Very Good+.

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