Prophetic Song
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Stan Smith Books
Stan Smith (1929-2001) pursued a distinguished career as a painter, author, and teacher, having been trained at St Albans School of Art and the Royal College of Art. His extensive teaching career included posts at the London College of Printing and the Royal College of Art. He culminated his academic pursuits by heading the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art at Oxford, where he had taught since 1979.
Irish Poetry and the Construction of Modern Identity: Ireland Between Fantasy and History
- 238 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The emergence of literary Modernism in Ireland is intricately linked to influential figures like James Joyce, W. B. Yeats, and Samuel Beckett, who navigated the complexities of a nation slow to embrace modernity. Following the pivotal Easter 1916 insurrection, Ireland's writers faced a cultural and political landscape resistant to modernization, leading many to become 'inner migrants.' The second generation of Irish Modernists, including Beckett and others, sought to break free from the restrictive norms of 1930s Ireland, challenging the artistic legacy of Yeats.
A practical guide to every artistic medium including painting, drawing, designing and sculpting. Each medium is introduced and the range of equipment explored and techniques demonstrated in step-by-step photographs in order to help the professional, student or amateur artist.
How to Draw and Paint
Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Pen and Ink, Watercolor, Pencil, Tempera
This practical guide to mastering the techniques of painting and drawing is divided into four self-contained sections: The Figure; Portraits; Landscapes and Still Life. The development of painting and drawing within these subject areas, the principles of perspective, composition and colour, and the use of different media are all fully illustrated and discussed
Anatomy, Perspective and Composition for the Artist
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This volume of practical instruction in the foundations of art features many splendid color illustrations by the author. Perfect for intermediate-level and advanced artists wishing to take their work to the next level.
How to Draw & Paint in Pastels, Pencils and Pen & Ink
Techniques • Materials • Demonstrations
The Artist's Handbook Series: Drawing & Sketching
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Contains tips and practical advice to help artists at all levels achieve better results. Step-by-step instructions. Material and techniques covered.
Kurs kresby
- 159 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Kniha seznamuje s principy kreslířského řemesla, výtvarnými potřebami, vysvětluje základní dovednosti a pojmy, základy kompozice a uvádí i spektrum témat.
