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 is a
comprehensive introduction to drawing and more. Its innovative book, plus CD-ROM
package, sheds new light on the relationship between perception, drawing, and
design. In his distinctive graphic style, Ching takes us on an exciting journey
through the process of creation. He unmasks the basic cognitive processes that
drive visual perception and expression, incorporating observation, memory, and
rendering into a creative whole. But the author sees drawing "not only as
artistic expression but also as a practical tool for formulating and working
through design problems," showing us how to apply "visual
thinking" as a versatile tool for approaching design projects.
Design Drawing 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 lucidly explained. The final
section, "Drawing from the Imagination," fuels the creative spirit to
find its own direction. Throughout the book you'll find over a 1,500
hand-rendered drawings and exercises which reinforce the concepts and lessons of
each chapter. The supplemental CD-ROM is packed with brilliant gems of
information and instruction, elucidating a broad range of design drawing
concepts through the communicative power of animation, video, and
three-dimensional models. Intended for use with the book or as a stand-alone
supplement, the CD-ROM includes 25 interactive lessons which demonstrate
concepts and techniques in a way that a 2-D book format cannot. For example, the
CD-ROM contains video of the author demonstrating freehand techniques in a
step-by-step manner, as well as the author's voice throughout the CD-ROM
explaining the various lessons. For professional architects, designers, fine
artists, illustrators, teachers and students alike, this all-in-one package is
both an effective tool and an outstanding value.
System Requirements: Windows Processor - 486DX 66 MHz (Pentium recommended) RAM
- 16 MB Hard disk space available - 10 MB Graphics card and monitor - 640 × 480
SVGA display/256 ColorSound Blaser compatible sound card and external speakers
Windows 3.1 or Windows '95 4X CD-ROM Drive Macintosh Processor - 68040 25 MHz or
PowerMac 601 (Quadra 650 or/PowerMac 6100 or better) RAM 16 MB Hard disk space
available - 10 MB Monitor - 256 colors (640×480) Standard internal Mac sound
(external speakers optional) Operating System: System 7 or later 4X CD-ROM
drive. 352 pp.
Design Drawing with CD-Rom
