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The best-seller for the introduction to drawing course, A GUIDE TO DRAWING provides an excellent balance of classic, historical examples from around the world coupled with the most current images that reflect the state of the art of drawing. The text provides a systematic and sound course of instruction, beginning with an introduction to the nature of drawing, an invitation into the initial experiences of drawing, both underscored by an emphasis on the importance of learning how to see and see deeply. The text moves through chapters on art elements, drawing media and subject matter, concluding with more advanced topics that can be used in subsequent courses, encouraging students to keep this text as a reference through their program and on into their careers as artists.
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Horrible Quality
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I agree with the previous review which explains the horrible quality of this textbook. While I am not evaluating the content, I must say I have used it three times and the binding has completely fallen apart. For such an expensive item, this is absolutely unacceptable. I am in the process of contacting Thomson Wadsworth to complain about the issue. I am also asking my instructor to adopt another textbook and to file a complaint with the publisher. I tried to find a hardback copy of this item but could not. If you need to have a sturdy, solid textbook this is NOT for you. I am completely disgusted.
**UPDATE** After using the textbook for a week, I must say that overall the content of the text is outstanding. As a beginning art student, the text is very accessible and logically arranged. The illustrations are helpful, although almost all are just black and white, and the important terms and concepts are easily noted. However, the binding has COMPLETELY fallen apart; several of my classmates have complained of this as well. Shame on the publishers for such low quality standards...
A guide to drawing 7th edition
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Had to get this book for art class. I previously used the 6th edition for a class the semester before. It is the same book as the other edition except for some small changes. The publisher THOMSON WADSORTH obviously felt this was an improvement over the last book. NOT...... It is a $100.00 dollar piece of crap book. As soon as you open it up for the first time and apply even the slightest pressure to the pages the binding splits and cracks and all the pages start to fall out. It is not an isolated problem as this is the fourth book I have recieved and they all do the same thing. I have brought this issue up to the company and they deny and type of problems. I guess they feel they can rip off and take advantage of college students and no one will care. SHAME ON YOU THOMSOBN WADSWOTH... PS.. If I ever have another class where your I have to buy another book with your name on it I am going to refuse. Another fine example of corporate greed. I bet the books are made in China so that instead of making $95.00 profit per book you make $98.00 profit per book.
Top rate drawing text
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I have two older versions of this book which was a required college text for a course a friend of mine taught. This is a thorough and up-to-date volume on the elements of drawing: line, shape, texture, value, gesture, shape, form, etc. What I like best about it is that it is illustrated with a wide array excellent contemporary and historical master drawings that make great examples when teaching a particular concept. I only wish it came with a companion volume of large prints or slides for teaching. I have many books on drawing but this has the best visuals. Much better than many other drawing books are illustrated with only the author's drawings or perhaps a few Renaissance sketches and focus on only one small expect of good art: rendering representationally. This book brings gets to the heart of what makes good drawing is designed for professionals teaching at the college level but would probably make a good home study course for those without access to college courses.
I also liked the sequential exercises given and have used or adapted some for my own students. Covers a wide array of media from charcoal to pencil to pen and ink and colored pencil.
A guide to drawing by Duane A Wakeham
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The book is a very precice book. there are many chapters covering many of the major subjects of art. My skill have improved a great deal from reviewing this book. The book is a very long piece but its worth the time if you need too, or want to improve your artistic skill in every which way.
Guide to Drawing - Comments
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It's very clear and the best is that the examples are based on large recognized artist's draws not on author's draws.
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