Description: This book delves into the art of depicting trees, exploring their significance in painting throughout history and providing insights into their structure and form. Beginning with the early Italian masters and their meticulously detailed portrayals, the author traces the evolution of tree representation through renowned artists such as Claude, Rembrandt, and Constable. Each artist's unique perspective and techniques are examined, highlighting their contributions to the development of landscape painting. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the anatomy of trees, arguing that knowledge of their construction is crucial for capturing their essence and vitality on canvas. Detailed observations on branch formations, leaf patterns, and the effects of light and shadow equip aspiring artists with the tools to create lifelike and expressive depictions. This book transcends a mere technical manual, delving into the deeper significance of trees in art and their ability to evoke emotions and convey meaning. By bridging the gap between artistic expression and scientific understanding, this book offers a comprehensive guide for both amateur and professional artists seeking to master the art of painting trees. Ultimately, it reveals how a profound appreciation of nature's intricacies can elevate artistic creations and inspire a deeper connection with the world around us. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Price: 23.21 USD
Location: New York NY
End Time: 2024-10-28T07:42:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Type: textbook
Book Title: Artistic Anatomy of Trees : Their Structure Treatment in Painting (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 414 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Life Sciences / Botany
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 19.4 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Rex Vicat Cole
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback