composition (art)

Introduces children to form and the role it plays in art, encouraging readers to find objects with form in famous paintings, sculptures, and other artistic pieces.

With step-by-step projects and examples that guide the reader as well as illustrate what not to do, this book demonstrates how to create pleasing compositions.

Provides illustrated instructions for drawing a variety of cartoon monsters, focusing on the techniques of drawing in 3-D.

Provides illustrated instructions for drawing a variety of cartoon animals, insects, and sea creatures, focusing on the techniques of drawing in 3-D.

This book discusses the way that shapes and forms are ordered on the page and with creating works that make visual sense to the viewer and which have in-depth structure.

Text and more than 170 color photos present techniques for taking more creative pictures, comparing average and striking shots of the same subjects and discussing such factors as lenses, design, composition, exposure options, and available light.

Compiles the artist's advice to the painters who worked in his studio in Italy during the Renaissance.