Basic Design: The dynamics of visual form

Description

Basic Design: The Dynamics of Visual Form is the classic introduction to the fundamental elements of the visual arts. Demystifying this complex subject, Maurice de Sausmarez shows students how - without art school facilities or expensive equipment - they can discover the elements of pictorial design and artistic expression and explore these for their own two- and three-dimensional work. In this revised edition of the bestseller, in print since 1964, the work of recent students shows how the principles set down then still hold true today - making it an essential resource for all professional and amateur artists, students and teachers. The second revised edition of this classic book integrates text and pictures more clearly than in previous editions. Further illustrations have been added to include more colour diagrams and examples of current work done by students in recent years. The revisions were made by the author's widow, a lecturer in art.

Maurice De Sausmarez, who died in 1969, was Head of Department of FineArt in the University of Leeds and, later Principal of the Byam ShawSchool of Drawing and Painting in London. His own work is known andcollected internationally.

"It's one of those books that tells you everything you need to knowabout its subject and then flips round and tells you even more. As such it's a snip at GBP14.99 once again this website takes its hat off to A&C Black." ArtBook Review (March 2007)