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Transparent Drawing

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Transparent Drawing by architect Kurt Ofer introduces an innovative drawing technique that transcends traditional views by encouraging the artist to see beyond an objectโ€™s surface. This method, called 'transparent drawing,' helps achieve a comprehensive grasp of form by ignoring opacity and visualising objects in a holistic manner. The book situates this approach within the context of historical drawing movements and philosophical perspectives, offering readers a profound understanding of why we draw, rather than a conventional 'how-to' guide.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This thought-provoking book is ideal for artists, architects, and creative individuals interested in exploring new dimensions of drawing and form. It appeals to anyone who has ever engaged with pencil and paper and seeks a deeper conceptual insight into their artistic practice.

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Architect Kurt Ofer has formulated an utterly unique way of drawing, which gives a superior understanding of form. By following the method of "transparent drawing," you ignore an object's opacity and see beyond its surface, allowing you to draw it in a very distinct and holistic way.

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"With an artistic mindset, we don't always draw what we can't see. And because we don't draw it, we can't fully understand it." - Kurt Ofer

To challenge this restricted outlook, architect Kurt Ofer has formulated an utterly unique way of drawing, which gives a superior understanding of form. By following the method of transparent drawing, you ignore an object's opacity and see beyond its surface, allowing you to draw it in a very distinct and holistic way. This allows us to fully see and understand the object and brings unimaginable results.

Transparent Drawing will appeal to anyone who has ever picked up a pencil and made marks on a piece of paper. The book questions why we draw, but it is not a book on how to draw. It is clear that through Ofer's detailed exploration of various drawing movements through history, taking into account prominent thinkers and philosophers, the purpose of the book is not only to advance a new mode of drawing, but to enrich readers with a knowledge, which gives a previously inconceivable outcome when put into practice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911339342

Publisher: Black Dog Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Dog Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Kurt Ofer runs the award-winning Altonview Architects located in Cooperstown, a picturesque village in New York State, which provides a wealth of inspiration for both the residential and commercial projects taken on by the practice.

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