Design Drawing explains the relationship between perception and drawing
Item #: 160-6540-97
ISBN: 0471286540
ISBN13: 978-0-471-28654-7
Author: Francis D. K. Ching Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Format: Paperback/CD
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Design Drawing with CD-ROM Is a comprehensive and innovative introduction to drawing. This text covers the traditional basics of drawing, including line, tone, shape and space. The text covers different types of artistic conventions such as paraline, multiview and perspective drawings through thorough explanation. The combination of this book and the accompanying CD-ROM provides an extensive resource on the relationship between drawing, perception and design through an exciting, informative manner. This book is presented in a distinctive, graphic style that showcases the exciting journey through the process of creation. The book discusses the basic cognitive processes that drive visual perception, and also incorporates memory, observation and rendering into a creative whole, so that readers are able to see both practical tools for formulating and working through design problems as well as artistic expression. This is an indispensable reference for designers, professional architects, illustrators, fine artists, students and teachers alike who want to learn how to apply visual thinking as a versatile tool for approaching the design process.
This book contains over 1500 hand rendered drawings and exercises to reinforce the concepts and lessons learned throughout each chapter. The supplemental CD-ROM contains a wealth of information and instruction and covers the broader approach of design drawing concepts through the communicative power of video, animation and three-dimensional modeling. The CD-ROM is intended for use with the book, but can also be used as a stand-alone supplement. The CD-ROM includes 25 interactive lessons and videos from the author that demonstrate techniques in a step-by-step manner, as well as the author's voice throughout to explain the various lessons.
Design Drawing with CD-Rom
