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Drawing: A Complete Guide (Art of Drawing) Paperback – Illustrated, March 10, 2010

by Giovanni Civardi (Author)
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Learn how to draw—or improve your skills—with this adult drawing book covering basic techniques, portraits, clothing, scenery, and more.

This comprehensive guide collects all 7 bestselling books from the Art of Drawing series!

Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, artist and teacher Giovanni Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, and the importance of light and shade. This essential drawing guide compiles 7 of Civardi’s bestselling books:
 
• Drawing Techniques
• Drawing Portraits
• Drawing the Clothed Figure
• Drawing Hands & Feet
• Drawing Scenery
• Drawing Light & Shade and The Nude
 
Civardi’s technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for artists of all skill levels.
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  1. Part of series
    The Art of Drawing
  2. Print length
    440 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Search Press
  5. Publication date
    March 10, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    6.13 x 0.93 x 8.56 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1844485080
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1844485086
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"Rather like a 'Greatest Hits' album, this is an amalgamation of seven previous books, each devoted to specific aspects of drawing technique."  —Artists & Illustrators

"Giovanni Civardi's new publication presents a classically disciplined and traditional approach."  —Artist

About the Author

GIOVANNI CIVARDI was born in Milan in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Search Press; Illustrated edition (March 10, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844485080
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844485086
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.93 x 8.56 inches
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JoAnne S Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good widespread instructions on different styles of drawing.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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This book has very good guide lines for basic drawing.
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Darcy Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for budding artists
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
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Great book for budding artists. My son-in-law gave it too my oldest daughter in her teens and she is now being asked to design characters for animation and tatoos for her friends. So, naturally, I bought one for her sister.
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Linda Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars Drawing: COMPLETE GUIDE
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2010
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I was a bit disappointed as I had already had a book by Giovanni Civardi entitled "Complete guide to Drawing" It was much larger and I really enjoyed his books. This is a smaller book and some of the pictures seem to be in the pervious book. As far as the instructions and the pictures they are very good. but again were in the larger book.
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Mari F.
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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It was an amazing book although the prints are small. If you like a complete Guide to Drawing, this is also a very good book. I already finished reading it.
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Alecsander Morrison
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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Fantastic book, very informative. It arrived on time and is in AMAZING condition.
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Olga Halo
3.0 out of 5 stars I want yo love this series of books
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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I want to love these. But, it’s not a very clear step by step book that I expected from a drawing guide. It’s a grid system. And I teach kids. These have nude drawings, not kid appropriate. Definitely for adult learning
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Wufo
4.0 out of 5 stars Its pretty vague if you want info
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016
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its a collection of a couple of his books. Its pretty vague if you want info. But its awesome if already got some info on drawing and want to learn some techniques.
please remember: THIS IS NOT A HOW-TO BOOK, it got some fairly simple tips, and doesnt really goes deep into any particular subject

overall i'm really enjoying it, as im a fan of the artist and want to pull from him
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Marshgator
5.0 out of 5 stars Giovanni's Guide to Drawing
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2013
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Very good book on how to draw and practice drawing. Very good illustrations and varied examples of many differnet artist.
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Boris
5.0 out of 5 stars informative
Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2022
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Good for beginner or advanced drawing
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mystiquesoulz
5.0 out of 5 stars A great deal for this price.
Reviewed in India on March 5, 2024
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 Lots of information and sketches for reference . Basics given from anatomy to still life landscapes clothing , figure sketching ,shading, hatching, etc ,sketching materials , makes it a great deal for this price. I would say go for it. Loving the book.
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mystiquesoulz
5.0 out of 5 stars A great deal for this price.
Reviewed in India on March 5, 2024
Lots of information and sketches for reference . Basics given from anatomy to still life landscapes clothing , figure sketching ,shading, hatching, etc ,sketching materials , makes it a great deal for this price. I would say go for it. Loving the book.
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bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2023
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Recommended by the tutor of a drawing class I attended, great follow on from‘Drawing on the right side of the brain’.
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marco paci
5.0 out of 5 stars il formato del libro è piccolo.
Reviewed in Italy on October 2, 2021
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molto soddisfatto dell'acquisto
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GAUTIER YANN
5.0 out of 5 stars Expédition très rapide.
Reviewed in France on August 31, 2021
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Très satisfait de mon achat. Conforme à mes attentes et livré très rapidement...
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