Complete Course in Portraiture of American Figures

Author: (USA) Nathan Goldstein
Translator: Li Liangzhi et al.
United States / USA
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Widely recognized as one of the most comprehensive and dynamic studies in the field of character sketching, this innovative and profound work integrates elements such as human anatomy, anatomy, composition, and expression to more convincingly and creatively describe the human form. Author Nathan Goldstein researches and analyzes the common conditions and influences embedded in the best examples of human sketches from past and contemporary masters, and includes nearly 500 illustrations, including a set of clear and easy-to-understand anatomical diagrams created by him. Highlights of the 6th Edition:
● New! – Expanded content of Chapter 8, now including 49 human photos.
● New! – This edition adds new artworks.
● New! – A professional glossary has been added for easier reading. This book is suitable for readers interested in updating or expanding their understanding in the field of sketching. This book guides us on how to observe, enhancing our ability to experience and express the world through visual language, and helping us better understand the trade-offs and obstacles often encountered in the painting process. Nathan Goldstein emphasizes that sketching is a reactive encounter and collision between the material world and the elements we study: a measurable, structural current state of a subject, its possibilities of interrelatedness, and its emotional characteristics. He explores the tools and materials of painting, as well as various concepts, forces, "syndromes," or perceptual errors, composition, and expressiveness in sketches. Additionally, to help readers understand and master the concepts and specific drawing methods presented in each chapter, Goldstein includes exercise suggestions for reference.