The Art of City Sketching: A Field Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (762 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415817811 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 332 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Michael C. Abrams coordinates the architectural sketching courses in the Interior Architecture Program at the George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Illustrated with hundreds of drawings by students and professionals of cityscapes around Europe and the United States, the book helps you develop your conceptual drawing skills so that you can communicate graphically to represent the built environment. Author Michael Abrams uses his experience as a field sketching instructor, to show you that by drawing, you can discover, analyze, and comprehend the built environment.. Short exercises, projects, drawing tips, step-by-step demonstrations, and composition do's and don'ts make it easy for you to get out into the city and experiment in your own work. The Art of City Sketching: A Field Manual guides you through the laborious and sometimes complex process of sketching what you see in the built environment so that you can learn to draw what you imagine
"Trusting the power of passion, Michael Abrams offers each of his readers an indispensible urban companion."J. Chaffers, Professor Emeritus of Architecture, University of Michigan "Michael Abrams provides a clear and creative methodology to guide students in sketching cityscapes, and the beautifully drawn examples provide extra inspiration."Stephanie Travis, Director and Associate Professor, The George Washington University "…an inspiring manual for students and professionals to capture and draw architecture in a fresh, yet systematic way…"Sophia Gruzdys, Senior Lecturer, University of Southern California "The book provides easy to follow guidelines and principles to make drawing a useful tool for research and analysis of buildings and places."Edwin R. Nilsen, Indiana University South Bend, CHOICE Reviews, February
"The Art of City Sketching by Michael Abrams will change your outlook on sketching for good!" according to Kelly Corcoran. The Art of City Sketching: A Field Manual by Michael Abrams will change the way you think about sketching. The Art of City Sketching will provide you with challenging exercises that teach you the basics of line drawing techniques to advanced perspective projections and analytiques. I recommend buying this manual for drawing and spending 15 minutes a day challenging yourself to drawing the world around you. In no time, sketching will become a form of meditation, relaxation and expressionism. The amazing example drawings in The Art of City Sketching provide inspiration for all levels of users. Whethe. An essential book for all who want to learn and/or refine their drawing skills! The Art of City Sketching is the perfect example of an easy to follow, inspirational and encouraging teaching tool! It successfully captures the diversity in drawing techniques and celebrates how different interpretations of the same architecture/space are equally valid - a fresh perspective from most drawing books. Michael Abrams incorporates his own work along with student work to emphasize this point which is reassuring to anybody picking up their "drawing" pencil for the first time or someone who is looking to enhance their skills. His lessons are simple, yet provide valuable building blocks to. "This is a wonderful book!!" according to DANIELLE M. STEWART. I would highly recommend "The Art of City Sketching". I personally know Michael Abrams and he is beyond talented and educated in this field. He has traveled the world refining his skills, and this book is a great demonstration of his talents. Through his sketching methods I have drastically refined my skills.I recommend this book for refining sketching skills and educational purposes.