Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Practical Art Books): 45th Anniversary Edition - Softcover

Hale, R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0823014010 ISBN 13: 9780823014019

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S., 1989

Synopsis

A book whose sales have not diminished but rather increased dramatically since its publication 45 years ago, this bestselling classic is the ultimate manual of drawing taught by the late Robert Beverly Hale, who's famed lectures and classes at New York City's Art Student League captivated artists and art educators from around the world. Faithfully producing and methodically analyzing 100 master drawings--including works of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Rodin, Goya, and Rembrandt among others--Hale shows how these artists tackled basic problems such as line, light and planes, mass, position and thrust, and anatomy. With detailed analytical captions and diagrams, every lesson is clearly delineated and illustrated. Throughout, also, is commentary that sheds light on the creative process of drawing and offers deep insight into the unsurpassed achievements of the masters.

About this title

About the Author:

ROBERT BEVERLY HALE was the Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a world-renowned teacher at New York Student's Art League for 40 years, and Adjunct Professor of Drawing and Lecturer on Anatomy at Columbia University. He also co-authored Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters.

Synopsis:

This instructive volume has been designed to help artists learn to draw by careful emulation of master works. The author methodically analyzes 100 famous drawings by such artists as Michelangelo, Raphael, Rembrandt and Watteau, and explains the principles of art exemplified by each sketch.

About this edition

• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0823014010
• ISBN 13: 9780823014019
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272