Publisher's Synopsis
This is a comprehensive introduction to drawing. It looks at the process of creation, aiming to show the basic cognitive processes that drive visual perception and expression, incorporating observation, memory, and rendering it into a creative whole. But the author sees drawing as a practical tool for formulating and working through design problems, showing how to apply "visual thinking" as a versatile tool for approaching design projects.;The package covers the traditional basics of drawing, including line, shape, tone, and space. Different types of artistic conventions such as multiview, paraline and perspective drawings are also explained. Over 1000 hand-drawn illustrations and exercises are included in the book which reinforce the concepts and lessons of each chapter.;The CD-ROM complements the book, but can also be used independently. It elucidates a broad range of design drawing concepts through animation, video, three-dimensional models and photo analyses. The CD-ROM includes 25 interactive lessons which demonstrate concepts and techniques.
