For more than half a century, Erwin Panofsky's Perspective as Symbolic Form has dominated studies of visual representation. Despite the hegemony of central projection, or perspective, other equally important methods of representation have much to tell us. Parallel projection can be found on classica[...]

This workbook is a practical, definitive guide to drawing skills and exercises that will develop the skills of anyone. A companion volume to the world's bestselling art instruction book, 'New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain'.[...]

During the 15th century, drawing evolved into an art form in its own right. This manual examines the work of major draughtsmen of the century - Pisanello, Jacopo Bellini, Pollaiuolo, Ghirlandaio, Carpaccio and Leonardo - in order to discuss the new types of drawing that evolved.[...]

This important and original book affirms the significance of drawing as visual thinking in western art from the fifteenth century to the present through an examination of its practice: how and why it is made, how it relates to other forms of visual production and theories of art, and what artists th[...]

Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967) is recognized as one of the most well-known American artists of the 20th century. His distinctive style, combining subtle observations of the world with his imagination, has not only influenced other artists but also photographers, filmmakers, and popular culture. Althoug[...]

Drawing. The Bottom Line presents the works of fifty-three artists from around the globe, all working within the medium of drawing and exploiting its versatile nature in a wide variety of ways. From brief sketches to fully realized and complex constructions, drawing provides the preliminary foundati[...]

In this generously illustrated and lively book, Christopher Lloyd sets out and interprets the lifelong achievement of Picasso (1881-1973) as a draftsman. Although there have been many publications about his drawings that have tended to focus on particular periods of his career, this stunning volume [...]

Ed Emberleys Fingerprint Drawing Book and Ed Emberleys Great Thumbprint Drawing Book are combined in a fun craft compilation, complete with step-by-step drawings, colorful illustrations, and simple instructions. Original.[...]

Both children and adults will find the author's "vocabulary" of shapes and letters easy to use as they employ his step-by-step method of constructing a drawing in order to create trucks and trains that are full of energy and power. Reprint.[...]

Using fingerprints and a few dots, scribbles, and lines, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to make all sorts of pictures, inlcuding frogs, trains, flowers, clowns, dragons, and more This classic book is packed with fun things that kids-and many adults-really want to create. Easy and fun, the b[...]

Using his "alphabet" of a few letter and squiggles, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a selection of terrifying weirdos and ghastly monsters. 32 pages packed with ghouls and goblins that kids love and really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full fun.[...]