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  • Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition: Light, Shape, Color, Perspective, Depth, Composition & Anatomy by Publishing 3dtotal book cover
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Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition: Light, Shape, Color, Perspective, Depth, Composition & Anatomy

by Publishing 3dtotal

A practical guide to core art principles

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A practical guide to core art principles

Organized around the building blocks of visual art, this illustrated guide covers light and color, composition, perspective and depth, and anatomy. Its chapter-based structure presents these topics as foundational concepts and techniques, with an emphasis on principles that apply across different media. The second edition is described as revised and updated, bringing together instruction intended both to introduce the basics and to revisit them in a working artist’s practice.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners seeking an introduction to foundational art concepts.
  • Artists who want to revisit core theory and techniques.
  • Readers interested in an illustrated, topic-by-topic art reference.

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Light and colorCompositionPerspective and depthAnatomyFoundational art techniques

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Book overview

Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition is a fully revised and updated back-to-basics title, packed with the fundamental concepts, conventions, and theory every beginner artist needs to create successful work. This essential book is written by industry experts who thoroughly address key basics including color and light, composition, perspective and depth, and anatomy in a series of insightful chapters. As well as being the perfect introduction for newcomers, Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition also offers experienced artists the chance to brush up on their theory and discover new tricks, tips, and techniques to advance their art even further. Richly illustrated throughout for optimal learning, each section of the book is specifically designed to guide the reader through the essential yet often challenging elements that make up the foundations of art, no matter which medium or technique is used. As fascinating and illuminating as it is practical and essential, Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition contains the foundations of art, presented, taught, and completely demystified for the today's artist.
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