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  • Mastering Drawing: A Collection of 8 Classic Books on Drawing Principles

    A Practical Hand-book of Drawing for Modern Methods of Reproduction, The Elements of Perspective, Blackboard Drawing, etc.

    by A. J. Finberg, Douglas Haig, Charles G. Harper, John Ruskin, G. A. Storey, Charles Donagh Maginnis, Harold Speed, Frederick Whitney ...
    Mastering Drawing: A Collection of 8 Classic Books on Drawing Principles offers an intricate exploration into the art and discipline of drawing. This anthology deftly captures the diversity of artistic styles and methodologies that span across historical epochs and artistic movements. From timeless principles to innovative techniques, the collection covers a vast range of drawing disciplines, ... Read more

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  • The Theory and Practice of Perspective

    Mastering Artistic Perspective: A Comprehensive Guide

    by G. A. Storey ...
    In "The Theory and Practice of Perspective," G. A. Storey delves into the intricate relationship between visual representation and spatial perception, illuminating the mathematical principles that govern perspective in art and architecture. Storey'Äôs scholarly approach marries theoretical exposition with practical application, utilizing vivid illustrations and examples from renowned historical ... Read more

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  • The Theory and Practice of Perspective

    by G. A. Storey ...
    It is much easier to understand and remember a thing when a reason is given for it, than when we are merely shown how to do it without being told why it is so done; for in the latter case, instead of being assisted by reason, our real help in all study, we have to rely upon memory or our power of imitation, and to do simply as we are told without thinking about it. The consequence is that at the ... Read more

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  • Theory and Practice of Perspective

    by G. A. Storey ...
    Series series Dover Art Instruction
    Leonardo da Vinci declared that the first lessons for all aspiring artists should involve perspective, and this authoritative guide assists artists at all levels in following the master's advice. Its scores of concise chapters cover a vast range of subjects, offering a comprehensive view of one of art's most difficult challenges: the accurate re-creation of natural perspective.Discussions of ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

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  • The Practice and Science of Drawing

    by Harold Speed ...
    "The best things in an artist's work are so much a matter of intuition, that there is much to be said for the point of view that would altogether discourage intellectual inquiry into artistic phenomena on the part of the artist." Thus writes Harold Speed in the very first line of his introduction to the book in which deconstructs the process of drawing by subjecting it to lucid intellectual ... Read more

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  • A New System of Alternating Current Motors and Transformers and Other Essays

    by Nikola Tesla ...
    Nikola Tesla was a genius who revolutionized how the world looks at electricity. During college his professors explained that it was impossible to design an engine without commutators or brushes. Tesla was unconvinced that such was necessary or even particularly desirable. It was then that Tesla began his work on the rotating field motor that ultimately gave birth to the modern age. In May of 1888 ... Read more

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  • Pen Drawing : An Illustrated Treatise

    Illustrated with Active Table of Contents

    by Charles Maginnis ...
    Pen Drawing An Illustrated Treatise by Charles Maginnis, Includes beautiful illustrations from the original book. Easy to use table of contents take you right to the chapter and verse you are looking for CHAPTER I.—Style in Pen Drawing CHAPTER II.—Materials CHAPTER III.—Technique CHAPTER IV.—Values CHAPTER V.—Practical Problems CHAPTER VI.—Architectural Drawing CHAPTER VII.—Decorative Drawing ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Practice and Science of Drawing

    by Harold Speed ...
    Permit me in the first place to anticipate the disappointment of any student who opens this book with the idea of finding "wrinkles" on how to draw faces, trees, clouds, or what not, short cuts to excellence in drawing, or any of the tricks so popular with the drawing masters of our grandmothers and still dearly loved by a large number of people. No good can come of such methods, for there are no ... Read more

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences

    by Galileo Galilei ...
    This is the last, and perhaps most important, work by the man Einstein called "the father of modern science." Confined to house arrest in the final years of his life after his heresy trial, Galileo Galilei composed his "Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences" in 1638 as a sort of magnum opus to a life devoted to scientific experimentation. The book outlines his investigations into physics and ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • How to Draw in Pen and Ink - The Art of Illustration

    by Harry Furniss ...
    Originally published in 1905. The author was a well known early cartoonist and book illustrator. With simple, step-by-step instructions and many helpful diagrams, this is a book that will be of considerable utility to anyone wishing to learn how to draw. Contents Include: ... Read more

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  • The Elements of Drawing

    (In Three Letters to Beginners)

    by John Ruskin ...
    Synopsis "The Elements of Drawing" was written during the winter of 1856. The First Edition was published in 1857; the Second followed in the same year, with some additions and slight alterations. The Third Edition consisted of sixth thousand, 1859; seventh thousand, 1860; and eighth thousand, 1861. The work was partly reproduced in "Our Sketching Club," by the Rev. R. St. John Tyrwhitt, M.A., ... Read more

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  • Wood-carving [Illustrated]

    by George Jack ...
    This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and linked IndexCONTENTSPREAMBLETOOLSSHARPENING-STONES — MALLET AND BENCHWOODS USED FOR CARVINGSHARPENING THE TOOLS"CHIP" CARVINGTHE GRAIN OF THE WOODIMITATION OF NATURAL FORMSROUNDED FORMSTHE PATTERNED BACKGROUNDCONTOURS OF SURFACEORIGINALITYPIERCED PATTERNSHARDWOOD CARVINGTHE SKETCH-BOOKMUSEU... ... Read more

    $3.69 USD