Isbn: 9781333278472 - a course of lectures on drawing, painting, and engraving, considered as branches of elegant education (classic reprint): delivered in the saloon of ... at the russell institution (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a sweeping overview of the disciplines of drawing, painting, and engraving from their origins to the present day. The author traces the history of each discipline in parallel, highlighting their shared purpose of imitating nature, but also examining their different goals and methods. In drawing, the author examines the foundational principles for representing objects with lines. In painting, the book studies how artists use color to create the illusion of form and depth on a flat surface. Finally, the book explores engraving as a means of transferring images from plates to paper, and how it has been used to disseminate knowledge. Throughout, the book emphasizes the importance of these disciplines not only as aesthetic pursuits, but also as tools for scientific research, education, and cultural exchange. The author concludes by reflecting on the profound impact that drawing, painting, and engraving have had on human civilization, and their continuing relevance in the contemporary era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 474 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.95 inches. This item is printed on demand.