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Art of Drawing:

Drawing A

A Complete Guide D

GIOVANNI CIVARDI
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Publication October 2009 A
Price AUD $25.99
ISBN 9781844485086
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Format Paperback 220 x 152 mm
Extent 440 pages
Illustrations 450 Black & white illustrations C
Imprint Search Press
Publisher Search Press E
Classification Drawing
Series Art of Drawing
BIC CODE/S WFA, AFF
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Description
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This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing
techniques, Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, finishing with a section on
the importance of light and shade. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this O
an invaluable resource for any artist.

About The Author R

GIOVANNI CIVARDI was born in Milan in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study
School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing M
commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man
exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted
by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has A
led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus.

Reviews T

This a collection of smaller books which each delve into an element of drawing and cover the key parts using pictorial examples
throughout. It is well laid out and can be easily accessed by both learners and tutors. As a concept art tutor I found the tutorials and I
information thorough and a great use of excellent examples. Having asked learners the response was positive and a definite request to O
access more. The anatomy sections covering the musculature of hands, feet and head were especially informative and helpful. I will be
asking my subject librarian to purchase.
It’s a sound introduction to drawing in pencil and the smaller page size makes it more manageable, but also means that you have to N
strain slightly to read the text, which has also been reduced. The style is best described as “classic”, meaning that it’s all well done, but
perhaps slightly dated. If you don’t mind that, and it’s the technique that’s more important to you, then this is a book it’s hard to better.
If your eyesight’s not 100%, however, best buy a pair of stronger reading glasses as well.
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