- Paperback: 317 pages
- Publisher: Black Dog Publishing; 2 Reprint edition (20 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904772811
- ISBN-13: 978-1904772811
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 21 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 225,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Ancient and modern works jostle against each other, creating thought-provoking juxtapositions and parallels." --Blueprint
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The works in 'The Drawing Book', by artists, architects, sculptors, scientists, filmmakers and thinkers of all descriptions, attest to the versatility and immediacy of drawing. From first thoughts to finely wrought, elaborate artworks, from the lightest sketch in pencil to bold, gallery-wall installations, the medium is shown as an essential vehicle for creativity. The recent prominence of artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse, Chris Ofili, Rachel Whiteread, Ellen Gallagher, and a host of others who use drawing as a final means of expression, is addressed in both the works shown and essays by curators Kate Macfarlane and Katharine Stout, and art historian Charles Darwent. 'The Drawing Book' takes us on a journey through five themes - measurement, nature, the city, dreams, and the body. Each is richly illustrated with a diverse range of images, from the old masters Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Durer through great Modernist pieces by Rodin, Picasso, Matisse, and on to the contemporary artists who are reviving drawing today. A new and unique approach to an age old medium.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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the drawing book,
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This review is from: The Drawing Book: A Survey of Drawing - The Primary Means of Expression (Paperback)
Useful for first year on Fine Art degree course. Lots of key ideas and inspiring images for experimenting with materials.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb description of the many ways of drawing,
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This review is from: The Drawing Book: A Survey of Drawing - The Primary Means of Expression (Paperback)
An essential prerequisite to any artistic career is the ability to draw. This book expends and refines this discipline and is absolutely delightful.
A must for all artists or even those merely interested in drawing.
46 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
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Gorgeous and penetrating,
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This review is from: The Drawing Book (Hardcover)
Tania Kovats has brought a lifetime's passion to this book, and it shows in every page. It's a hefty tome; too hefty, probably, for most Ikea coffee tables. Her introduction is both beautifully written and very funny. Her choice of artists and works is peerless. For those interested in a committed, idiosyncratic and witty guide to drawing both modern and pre, you can do no better than Kovats. Buy and break a table.
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