Sketch 1

Author: Yan Zhonglin
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Publish Date: 1999-07-01
Features: This book is a completely new version, updated and improved based on the original "Sketching" textbook, in response to the urgent demand of young people who are passionate about art. In the past five years, the "Sketching" textbook has led thousands of young people into the world of art and the gates of art academies, producing a wide-ranging impact. To more accurately reflect the "National School Art Education Master Plan," I was invited to oversee the writing of this new edition of "Sketching." Although the primary audience remains young students, we strive for meticulous quality in art education—both in the gradual guidance of the narrative and the high standards of the demonstrations. For this purpose, four experienced senior teachers from the Shanghai University of Fine Arts and Tongji University, all with rich teaching experience, were organized to co-author this book. This book aligns with the psychology and artistic cognitive patterns of young people, catering to the current scope of various professional exams in middle and higher art schools, as well as the requirements of candidates. It is divided into four parts: geometric solids, still life, plaster busts, and head and chest portraits, progressing from simple to complex and in a step-by-step manner, making it highly beneficial for beginners' entry-level training. I hope to see more art enthusiasts join us in opening the door to the art of sketching and to see their presence among the ranks of artists in the new century.