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Undressed Art : Why We Draw by Peter Steinhart (2005, Perfect)
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Undressed Art : Why We Draw, Paperback by Steinhart, Peter, ISBN 1400076056, ISBN-13 9781400076055, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Draws on scientific and historical sources, as well as the author's own observations as a National Magazine Award-nominated naturalist and writer, to explain why people draw, covering such topics as what the mind does while drawing, the prevalence of faces and nudes in art, and the dynamic between artist and model. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-101400076056
ISBN-139781400076055
eBay Product ID (ePID)43756246
Product Key Features
Book TitleUndressed Art : Why We Draw
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory / Contemporary (1945-), Criticism & Theory, Techniques / Drawing, Techniques / Life Drawing
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorPeter Steinhart
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-284311
Reviews"Richly enjoyable. . . . Lucidly written, delightfully illustrated. Steinhart considers the phenomenon of drawing from practically every conceivable angle and the result is as stimulating as it is enlightening." Los Angeles Times "Steinhart is one of those lucky writers who can't help being entertaining, even when he's making a serious inquiry. He reminds us that there is something 'innate and human' about the impulse to draw what we see. I wasn't long into the book before I felt I was in the presence of a friend." -Edward Sorel, The New York Times Book Review "This rare, transcendent book . . . deserves to be part of the rarefied canon of nonfiction that venturesgracefully, delightfullyfar beyond its expected scope." The Plain Dealer "Fascinating. . . . The overall effect of this engaged and engaging book is to make its lucky readers feel that only by picking up a pencil and drawing can we tap into 'a repository of wisdom and energy, purpose and comfort' that is larger than all of us." The Washington Post, "Richly enjoyable. . . . Lucidly written, delightfully illustrated. Steinhart considers the phenomenon of drawing from practically every conceivable angle and the result is as stimulating as it is enlightening."Los Angeles Times "Steinhart is one of those lucky writers who can't help being entertaining, even when he's making a serious inquiry. He reminds us that there is something 'innate and human' about the impulse to draw what we see. I wasn't long into the book before I felt I was in the presence of a friend." -Edward Sorel,The New York Times Book Review "This rare, transcendent book . . . deserves to be part of the rarefied canon of nonfiction that venturesgracefully, delightfullyfar beyond its expected scope." The Plain Dealer "Fascinating. . . . The overall effect of this engaged and engaging book is to make its lucky readers feel that only by picking up a pencil and drawing can we tap into 'a repository of wisdom and energy, purpose and comfort' that is larger than all of us."The Washington Post, "Richly enjoyable. . . . Lucidly written, delightfully illustrated. Steinhart considers the phenomenon of drawing from practically every conceivable angle and the result is as stimulating as it is enlightening."- Los Angeles Times "Steinhart is one of those lucky writers who can't help being entertaining, even when he's making a serious inquiry. He reminds us that there is something 'innate and human' about the impulse to draw what we see. I wasn't long into the book before I felt I was in the presence of a friend." --Edward Sorel, The New York Times Book Review "This rare, transcendent book . . . deserves to be part of the rarefied canon of nonfiction that ventures-gracefully, delightfully-far beyond its expected scope." - The Plain Dealer "Fascinating. . . . The overall effect of this engaged and engaging book is to make its lucky readers feel that only by picking up a pencil and drawing can we tap into 'a repository of wisdom and energy, purpose and comfort' that is larger than all of us."- The Washington Post
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal741.2
SynopsisA naturalist and writer who also loves to draw, Steinhart investigates the obsessions, rituals, and passions that accompany the act of figure drawing., To draw is to understand what we see. In The Undressed Art , writer-naturalist Peter Steinhart investigates the rituals, struggles, and joys of drawing. Reflecting on what is known about the brain's role in the drawing process, Steinhart explores the visual learning curve: how children begin to draw, how most of them stop, and what brings adults back to this deeply human art form later in life. He considers why the face and figure are such commanding subjects and describes the delicate collaboration of the artist and model. Here is a powerful reminder that no revolution in art or technology can undermine our vital need to draw., To draw is to understand what we see. In The Undressed Art , writer-naturalist Peter Steinhart investigates the rituals, struggles, and joys of drawing. Reflecting on what is known about the brain's role in the drawing process, Steinhart explores the visual learning curve- how children begin to draw, how most of them stop, and what brings adults back to this deeply human art form later in life. He considers why the face and figure are such commanding subjects and describes the delicate collaboration of the artist and model. Here is a powerful reminder that no revolution in art or technology can undermine our vital need to draw.
LC Classification NumberNC720.S73 2005
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