Dimensions
230 x 280 x 22mm
New in paperback following on from the success of the hardback edition, 'The Drawing Book' is a beautifully designed, extensively illustrated collection of drawings and writing. Recent works by internationally acclaimed artists such as Louise Bourgeois and Chris Ofili have ensured that drawing is once again top of the agenda in contemporary art. The Drawing Book considers this prominence but it also looks at a whole spectrum of painters, architects, scientists, filmmakers, and other visionaries who have used drawing as a means of expression. With over 450 illustrations 'The Drawing Book' takes us on a journey through five themes ? measurement, nature, the city, dreams, and the body. Each is richly illustrated with a diverse range of images, from the old masters ? Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Durer ? through great Modernist pieces by Rodin, Picasso, Matisse, right up to the present day. It also features the work of inventors, filmmakers and architects, such as Thomas Edison and Alfred Hitchcock. From first thoughts to finely wrought, elaborate artworks, from the lightest sketch in pencil to bold gallery-wall installations, the medium is shown as an essential vehicle for creativity. Spanning the distance from initial sketches to finished pieces, the book presents a conversation between historical drawings and contemporary art. The illustrations are accompanied by critical essays that explore these issues.
