Harding's Lessons on Drawing
Author | : J. D. Harding |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2012-03-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486137834 |
ISBN-13 | : 048613783X |
Rating | : 4/5 (83X Downloads) |
Download or read book Harding's Lessons on Drawing written by J. D. Harding and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Ruskin's drawing master and sketching companion, James Duffield Harding (1798–1863) ranked among nineteenth-century England's most respected watercolorists, art critics, and teachers. Harding's reputation as an elegant, well-trained, and accomplished sketcher is evidenced by his drawings from nature and his compositions of picturesque landscapes. With this manual, the great instructor offers practical advice about the best methods, in addition to pointers on how to cultivate the kinds of correct observation and sound judgment that endow drawings with life. Through 127 distinct lessons, Harding trains both the hand and the mind. He discusses the fundamentals of drawing lines and circles, the depiction of light and shade, the formation of accurate perspective, and many other techniques. Succinct examination questions help reinforce the teachings, along with numerous illustrations throughout the text.