Author: Hongnian Zhang

Brand: Brand: Watson-Guptill Publications

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

ISBN: 0823059839

Number Of Pages: 144

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Release Date: 2000-10-01

Details: Through the harmonious balancing of opposites, the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin yang is beautifully applied to the art of painting in an illuminating, results-oriented instructional for artists of all levels. According to this time-honored system, successful art is based on balanced energies and the control of contrasting elements within a work. This remarkably simple approach is presented in two seamless parts. Part One examines the traditional elements of painting-from value (light/dark) and texture (thick/thin) to color (warm/cold) and brushwork (sharp/blurred)-as evolving from a true balance of opposites. Part Two's step-by-step demonstrations focus on major genres of painting-still life, landscape, and the figure-employing all the yin-yang principles for the completion of successful paintings.

EAN: 9780823059836

Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches

Languages: English