| Author |
Lutz, Edwin George, 1868-1951 |
| Title |
What to draw and how to draw it
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| Original Publication |
New York: Dodd, Mead, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"What to Draw and How to Draw It" by Edwin George Lutz is a practical guidebook on drawing, published in the early 20th century. This instructional book aims to teach readers, particularly children, the fundamentals of drawing through a series of diagrams and step-by-step examples. The content focuses on simplifying the drawing process by emphasizing key lines and proportions, making it accessible and engaging for young artists. The book provides a systematic approach to drawing various subjects, including animals, objects, and figures, through a structured series of illustrations. Each drawing begins with simple shapes and progresses to more complex forms, allowing readers to build their skills gradually. Lutz emphasizes the importance of construction lines and light strokes to outline and detail their drawings effectively. With hundreds of examples that captivate children's imaginations, the book empowers young artists to explore their creativity while mastering essential drawing techniques, ultimately fostering both physical skills and a deeper understanding of visual representation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| Subject |
Drawing -- Study and teaching
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74518 |
| Release Date |
Oct 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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