Sketch learning. Concrete and abstract

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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: In the era of Wittgenstein, the value system where concepts and experience are interconnected possesses a strong "theoretical" and "practical" dual nature. It can be expressed as follows: Any abstract thing is an "existence" that has been highly cognized and generalized by us, while it can also be demonstrated through our experience to produce practical meaning. Drawing and sketching are no exception. It not only belongs to the realm of cognition—such as the transformation of points, lines, and planes, the alternation and overlap of light and shadow, and the spatial integration of objects and images—but it is also a direct, captivating, and engaging artistic medium. Although there is a common saying that "it is easy to draw ghosts and monsters but difficult to draw dogs and horses," when it comes to sketching, neglecting the essential structure of things makes it difficult to capture their form. For all plastic arts, "sketching" is the foundation for architecture and the soil for vegetation. In fact, it itself oscillates between the rhythm of "black, white, and gray," fully showcasing its external beauty through lines, light and shadow, volume, layers, and spatial relationships. For this very reason, among some current "trendy" approaches to sketching, this book stands out, correcting misconceptions and guiding students, making it an excellent work that perfectly combines theory and practice in sketching and drawing.