Author: John RuskinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Elements of Drawing
Author: John RuskinThe Elements of Drawing in Three Letters to Beginners ...
Author: John RuskinThe Elements of Drawings; in Three Letters to Beginners ... With Illustrations, Drawn by the Author
Author: John RuskinThe Elements of Drawing
Author: John RuskinPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329176650
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
I believe that (irrespective of differences in individual temper and character) the excellence of an artist, as such, depends wholly on refinement of perception, and that it is this, mainly, which a master or a school can teach; so that while powers of invention distinguish man from man, powers of perception distinguish school from school. All great schools enforce delicacy of drawing and subtlety of sight: and the only rule which I have, as yet, found to be without exception respecting art, is that all great art is delicate. I am nearly convinced, that when once we see keenly enough, there is very little difficulty in drawing what we see; but, even supposing that this difficulty be still great, I believe that the sight is a more important thing than the drawing; and I would rather teach drawing that my pupils may learn to love Nature, than teach the looking at Nature that they may learn to draw...
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: The Western Front. Drawings by Muirhead Bone
Author: Douglas HaigPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Douglas Haig's 'The Western Front' offers a unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers during World War I, as depicted through the evocative drawings by Muirhead Bone. The book combines Haig's insightful commentary with Bone's haunting images to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the brutal realities faced on the front lines. Haig's writing style is both informative and poignant, capturing the emotional toll of war with a blend of historical accuracy and personal reflection. This book is a valuable addition to the literature on World War I, shedding light on the lesser-known visual representations of the conflict. Douglas Haig, a seasoned military leader, draws upon his firsthand experiences in the war to offer a thoughtful analysis of the Western Front. His expertise in military strategy and his commitment to preserving the memory of those who fought in the war are evident in his meticulous research and detailed accounts. Haig's collaboration with Bone showcases his dedication to honoring the sacrifices made by soldiers during this tumultuous period in history. I highly recommend 'The Western Front' to anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of World War I, especially through the unique perspective of Muirhead Bone's drawings. Haig's expert commentary and Bone's powerful imagery make this book a must-read for those seeking a deeper insight into the human experience of war.
The Elements of Drawing
Author: John RuskinPublisher: E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books
ISBN: 6155564892
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Synopsis "The Elements of Drawing" was written during the winter of 1856. The First Edition was published in 1857; the Second followed in the same year, with some additions and slight alterations. The Third Edition consisted of sixth thousand, 1859; seventh thousand, 1860; and eighth thousand, 1861. The work was partly reproduced in "Our Sketching Club," by the Rev. R. St. John Tyrwhitt, M.A., 1874; with new editions in 1875, 1882, and 1886. Mr. Ruskin meant, during his tenure of the Slade Professorship at Oxford, to recast his teaching, and to write a systematic manual for the use of his Drawing School, under the title of "The Laws of Fésole." Of this only vol. i. was completed, 1879; second edition, 1882. As, therefore, "The Elements of Drawing" has never been completely superseded, and as many readers of Mr. Ruskin's works have expressed a desire to possess the book in its old form, it is now reprinted as it stood in 1859.] THE SECOND EDITION. As one or two questions, asked of me since the publication of this work, have indicated points requiring elucidation, I have added a few short notes in the first Appendix. It is not, I think, desirable otherwise to modify the form or add to the matter of a book as it passes through successive editions; I have, therefore, only mended the wording of some obscure sentences; with which exception the text remains, and will remain, in its original form, which I had carefully considered. Should the public find the book useful, and call for further editions of it, such additional notes as may be necessary will be always placed in the first Appendix, where they can be at once referred to, in any library, by the possessors of the earlier editions; and I will take care they shall not be numerous. August 3, 1857. PREFACE i. It may perhaps be thought, that in prefacing a manual of drawing, I ought to expatiate on the reasons why drawing should be learned; but those reasons appear to me so many and so weighty, that I cannot quickly state or enforce them. With the reader's permission, as this volume is too large already, I will waive all discussion respecting the importance of the subject, and touch only on those points which may appear questionable in the method of its treatment. ii. In the first place, the book is not calculated for the use of children under the age of twelve or fourteen. I do not think it advisable to engage a child in any but the most voluntary practice of art. If it has talent for drawing, it will be continually scrawling on what paper it can get; and should be allowed to scrawl at its own free will, due praise being given for every appearance of care, or truth, in its efforts. It should be allowed to amuse itself with cheap colors almost as soon as it has sense enough to wish for them. If it merely daubs the paper with shapeless stains, the color-box may be taken away till it knows better: but as soon as it begins painting red coats on soldiers, striped flags to ships, etc., it should have colors at command; and, without restraining its choice of subject in that imaginative and historical art, of a military tendency, which children delight in, (generally quite as valuable, by the way, as any historical art delighted in by their elders,) it should be gently led by the parents to try to draw, in such childish fashion as may be, the things it can see and likes,—birds, or butterflies, or flowers, or fruit. iii. In later years, the indulgence of using the color should only be granted as a reward, after it has shown care and progress in its drawings with pencil. A limited number of good and amusing prints should always be within a boy's reach: in these days of cheap illustration he can hardly possess a volume of nursery tales without good wood-cuts in it, and should be encouraged to copy what he likes best of this kind; but should be firmly restricted to a few prints and to a few books.
Three Letters and an Essay by John Ruskin 1836-1841. Found in his tutor's desk
Author: John RuskinPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
"Three Letters and an Essay by John Ruskin..." is a collection of the earliest writings of the famed English author of the 19th century, as given by his former tutor. "In the days when the Rev. Thomas Dale had a school in Grove Lane, Camberwell, he was, as well as a schoolmaster, a poet, author, and preacher. In 1835 he was presented to the living of St. Bride's, Fleet Street; in 1843, to a Canonry of St. Paul's; and he died in 1870, shortly after accepting the Deanery of Rochester. Amongst his papers were some writings of John Ruskin, his pupil in Grove Lane and, later, at King's College. The earliest of these is an essay written the year before Mr. Ruskin went to Oxford; the others are letters from Rome, Lausanne, and Leamington. The interest of these papers is great. They belong to that period when Mr. Ruskin was trying his powers, when (his famed book) "Modern Painters" was taking form, and when some of the most perfect pieces of prose ever written were given to English readers. The hand of the master is very visible in all these papers, though the earliest of them belongs to the days of boyhood."
The Elements of Analytical Mechanics
Author: De Volson WoodPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mechanics, Analytic
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Recto Verso: Redefining the Sketchbook
Author: Angela BartramPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317070003
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Bringing together a broad range of contributors including art, architecture, and design academic theorists and historians, in addition to practicing artists, architects, and designers, this volume explores the place of the sketchbook in contemporary art and architecture. Drawing upon a diverse range of theories, practices, and reflections common to the contemporary conceptualisation of the sketchbook and its associated environments, it offers a dialogue in which the sketchbook can be understood as a pivotal working tool that contributes to the creative process and the formulation and production of visual ideas. Along with exploring the theoretical, philosophical, psychological, and curatorial implications of the sketchbook, the book addresses emergent digital practices by way of examining contemporary developments in sketchbook productions and pedagogical applications. Consequently, these more recent developments question the validity of the sketchbook as both an instrument of practice and creativity, and as an educational device. International in scope, it not only explores European intellectual and artistic traditions, but also intercultural and cross-cultural perspectives, including reviews of practices in Chinese artworks or Islamic calligraphy, and situational contexts that deal with historical examples, such as Roman art, or modern practices in geographical-cultural regions like Pakistan.