Drawing

by Philip Rawson

Beginning with definitions of drawing, art, and other often vague terms, Rawson attempts to lay a foundation for spectators to identify and understand the elements of style in any drawing, old or new. Rawson’s writing style and tone will appeal to the beginning student of drawing; his observations, definitions, and theories will also be edifying to the well-established patron or scholar of art.

Numerous reproductions of works from as early as 400BC, serve as case studies and examples of Rawson’s theories on various drawing materials and techniques, including format, the hand as drawing implement, pen and brush, chiaroscuro, calligraphy, studies “after nature,” and the cartoon.

Genres: Art, Drawing

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

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

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been teaching drawing for 22 years. Rawsons" language and descriptions of the drawing process in the mind and through the hand are profound and accurate. He captures the spirit of what drawing is across cultures and time. I find it an indispensable tool for teaching and learning.

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I vaguely remembered reading this in high school; managed to find an affordable used copy. It's just as brilliant as I remember. A bit pedantic, but truly thoughtful in the right areas. A gem.

[Paul Howlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a challenge when I read it at eighteen and I found it so reading it again recently after a career in art .A writer who has such a profound intimate feeling for the crafts of his three
works "Drawing" "sculpture " and "ceramics " would be hard to find ,some of the choices of art works used are a bit dated or have suffered re-attribution,rereading books like these,rather than just acquiring information or a new approach ,one has the sense of engaging with a highly developed experienced and ordering mind still present among us.

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