Seeing through Drawing

by Philip Rawson

This book elaborates on the themes of a BBC2 film by the same name. Introduction analyses techniques and discuss theoretical basis of the subject. Main body of the work consists of an anthology of drawings.

Genres: Drawing, Art

160 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1979

About the author

Philip Stanley Rawson was an English artist, teacher and author. A specialist on Eastern art, he wrote widely on the subject in books and for various publications. He also organized a number of exhibitions on Indian art in Britain. Rawson also served as a UNESCO expert on museology in India, worked as a tutor at the Royal College of Art, and was the Dean of the School of Art and Design at Goldsmiths' College, London, among others.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book that explains many techniques of drawing used by draughtsmen over the years. Use of different media and surfaces showing how drawing is not restricted to simply paper and pencil.