Drawing essentials

Ideal for introductory studio art courses in drawing, Drawing Essentials: A Guide to Drawing from Observation, Second Edition, explains clearly and in depth the essentials of depicting form and space on a two-dimensional surface, focusing on the cultivation of observational skills, increased sensitivity, critical thinking, technical refinement, and knowledge of materials. New to this edition: A Glossary of Art Terms; Contains 127 new illustrations, seventy-four of which are in color; Includes a new chapter on color theory and the use of color media in drawing (Chapter 5); Splits the perspective chapter into two distinct chapters, offering step-by-step coverage at both the beginning and more advanced levels (Chapters 2 and 3); Includes a new section on straight-line construction and planar construction (Chapter 1). - Publisher.