The Undressed Art: Why We Draw

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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Unmarked. Ding on cover. Notes. Illustrated with 31 drawings in the text. Shows drawing to be ...
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9781400076055
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400076056
ISBN-13
9781400076055
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43756246

Product Key Features

Book Title
Undressed Art : Why We Draw
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History / Contemporary (1945-), Criticism & Theory, Techniques / Drawing, Techniques / Life Drawing
Publication Year
2005
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art
Author
Peter Steinhart
Format
Perfect

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
9 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-284311
Reviews
"Richly enjoyable. . . . Lucidly written, delightfully illustrated. Steinhart considers the phenomenon of drawing from practically every conceivable angle and the result is as stimulating as it is enlightening." Los Angeles Times "Steinhart is one of those lucky writers who can't help being entertaining, even when he's making a serious inquiry. He reminds us that there is something 'innate and human' about the impulse to draw what we see. I wasn't long into the book before I felt I was in the presence of a friend." -Edward Sorel, The New York Times Book Review "This rare, transcendent book . . . deserves to be part of the rarefied canon of nonfiction that venturesgracefully, delightfullyfar beyond its expected scope." The Plain Dealer "Fascinating. . . . The overall effect of this engaged and engaging book is to make its lucky readers feel that only by picking up a pencil and drawing can we tap into 'a repository of wisdom and energy, purpose and comfort' that is larger than all of us." The Washington Post, "Richly enjoyable. . . . Lucidly written, delightfully illustrated. Steinhart considers the phenomenon of drawing from practically every conceivable angle and the result is as stimulating as it is enlightening."Los Angeles Times "Steinhart is one of those lucky writers who can't help being entertaining, even when he's making a serious inquiry. He reminds us that there is something 'innate and human' about the impulse to draw what we see. I wasn't long into the book before I felt I was in the presence of a friend." -Edward Sorel,The New York Times Book Review "This rare, transcendent book . . . deserves to be part of the rarefied canon of nonfiction that venturesgracefully, delightfullyfar beyond its expected scope." The Plain Dealer "Fascinating. . . . The overall effect of this engaged and engaging book is to make its lucky readers feel that only by picking up a pencil and drawing can we tap into 'a repository of wisdom and energy, purpose and comfort' that is larger than all of us."The Washington Post, "Richly enjoyable. . . . Lucidly written, delightfully illustrated. Steinhart considers the phenomenon of drawing from practically every conceivable angle and the result is as stimulating as it is enlightening."- Los Angeles Times "Steinhart is one of those lucky writers who can't help being entertaining, even when he's making a serious inquiry. He reminds us that there is something 'innate and human' about the impulse to draw what we see. I wasn't long into the book before I felt I was in the presence of a friend." --Edward Sorel, The New York Times Book Review "This rare, transcendent book . . . deserves to be part of the rarefied canon of nonfiction that ventures-gracefully, delightfully-far beyond its expected scope." - The Plain Dealer "Fascinating. . . . The overall effect of this engaged and engaging book is to make its lucky readers feel that only by picking up a pencil and drawing can we tap into 'a repository of wisdom and energy, purpose and comfort' that is larger than all of us."- The Washington Post
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
741.2
Synopsis
A naturalist and writer who also loves to draw, Steinhart investigates the obsessions, rituals, and passions that accompany the act of figure drawing., To draw is to understand what we see. In The Undressed Art , writer-naturalist Peter Steinhart investigates the rituals, struggles, and joys of drawing. Reflecting on what is known about the brain's role in the drawing process, Steinhart explores the visual learning curve: how children begin to draw, how most of them stop, and what brings adults back to this deeply human art form later in life. He considers why the face and figure are such commanding subjects and describes the delicate collaboration of the artist and model. Here is a powerful reminder that no revolution in art or technology can undermine our vital need to draw., To draw is to understand what we see. In The Undressed Art , writer-naturalist Peter Steinhart investigates the rituals, struggles, and joys of drawing. Reflecting on what is known about the brain's role in the drawing process, Steinhart explores the visual learning curve- how children begin to draw, how most of them stop, and what brings adults back to this deeply human art form later in life. He considers why the face and figure are such commanding subjects and describes the delicate collaboration of the artist and model. Here is a powerful reminder that no revolution in art or technology can undermine our vital need to draw.
LC Classification Number
NC720.S73 2005

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