General & Miscellaneous Drawing Techniques, General & Miscellaneous Artisitic Techniques, Art Subjects - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Painting Techniques
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Overview
This book explains theory and instructs on techniques for creating shadows and the illusion of depth in charcoal and other monochrome media, as well as in color. Among the main subjects explored are light and shade in artworks throughout history, methods of creating the effect of brightness, highlighting, contrasting light and shade in chiaroscuro, and reproducing visual textures created by light. Barron's Art Handbooks are pocket-size reference volumes for students, artists, and art hobbyists. All have full-color illustrations throughout.Book Details
Published
August 1, 2000
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pages
95
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780764152283