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Drawing

A Complete Guide
By Giovanni Civardi
Series: Art of Drawing
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Drawing by Giovanni Civardi is a comprehensive guide that explores the fundamental techniques and principles of drawing. The book covers a wide range of topics, providing insights into figure drawing, portraits, and the use of light and shadows. It's designed to help both beginners and experienced artists refine their skills and deepen their understanding of artistic techniques.
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You might enjoy this guide if you are interested in mastering the fundamentals of sketching, as it offers step-by-step instructions and insights into various techniques of drawing. It may appeal to art enthusiasts who appreciate detailed, illustrative guidance for both beginners and experienced artists seeking to refine their skills.

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Drawing

This comprehensive guide brings together the seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Drawing Portraits, Drawing the Clothes Figure, Drawing Hands & Feet, Drawing Scenery, Drawing Light & Shade and The Nude.

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Drawing is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing skills. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, Civardi provides expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet, and scenery. The book concludes with a section highlighting the importance of light and shade.

Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any artist.

Previously published as Giovanni Civardi's Complete Guide to Drawing (9781844482061), this edition now includes The Nude (9781844482443).

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Drawing by Giovanni Civardi offers a comprehensive introduction to pencil drawing techniques, focusing on figures, anatomy, and portraits. It combines material from previous publications with additional content on drawing the nude, providing a detailed exploration of classic techniques. While some find the reduced text size in this edition challenging, others appreciate its practical guidance and abundant illustrations. Although predominantly traditional in its style, the book is considered an essential resource for improving drawing skills, especially in figures and portraits.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844485086

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 450 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 323g

Pages: 440

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About the Author

Giovanni Civardi is an Italian artist and teacher who for years has combined studies at the Faculty of Medicine, Milan, with the practice and teaching of sculpture.

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