Korovin Collection

Author: Korovin (Russia)
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Learning to draw, whether attending professional art schools or self-studying, generally follows two approaches: observation and copying. Since art schools are well-equipped with standardized teaching curricula and teacher guidance, they place greater emphasis on observation-based teaching. Starting from basic courses, students progress systematically, gradually mastering () and then skillfully applying (), primarily through classroom observation. However, copying courses are also essential during the learning process, as without basic (), observation cannot be practiced. Observation fundamentally differs from photography—it is the product of objective things being observed through human perception, mental processing, and the use of corresponding (), involving interaction between the eye, brain, and hand. Copying is the best method for learning how to represent objective things. In the past two years, the author has visited dozens of new and old art schools and art departments in 8 provinces and cities, and has found that the main issues are weak teaching resources and a lack of excellent art image materials. Tianjin People's Fine Arts Publishing House has gathered its key editorial team, compiling famous art works and outstanding studies from prestigious art academies and museums in China and abroad over the past two decades. Adhering to the principles of () and (), with a commitment to keeping prices affordable, they have launched this series of books. The intention is to provide supplementary reading materials for higher art education institutions and self-taught art enthusiasts, contributing to the improvement of China's higher art education standards.