Leonardo Fundamentals Of Drawing

I. This first volume presents the fundamental concepts required to start drawing: lines-shape, foreground-background, positive-negative, balance-imbalance, tension, form and movement. In essence, the volume gives an overview of the key principles behind the creation and appreciation of a figurative work of art.

II. The simple, easy approach presented in this volume shows the budding artist how to draw the human figure in various positions and from different points of view. This is the first stage in acquiring the expertise needed to draw the human body skillfully and easily.

III. The logical follow-up to the second volume in the series, this manual looks at the human form in detail: the hands, the feet, the face and expressions, the nose, the eyes and the mouth.