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Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe (Dover Art Instruction)

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Packed with indispensable information on a vital aspect of drawing, this time- honored manual offers expert guidance on how to draw shirts, pants, skirts, gloves, hats, coats, and undergarments on the human figure. Step by simple step, artists will discover how these garments fit and drape the body at rest and in action. Abundant with detailed illustrations, photographs, and diagrams, Drawing Drapery from Head to Toe familiarizes readers with the properties of cloth and how it moves; it also examines the origins of folds in relation to the figure, the effects of pull and crush, action folds, creasing, and more. The result: a keen development of the essential techniques for creating realistic, masterfully rendered drawings of the clothed figure. One of few books on the subject of drawing drapery, this volume was written by a noted artist and instructor. Easy to follow, full of fascinating advice, and highly enjoyable to read, it is sure to become a well-thumbed guide. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (June 26, 2007)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486455912


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 14


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #797,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #833 in Figure Drawing Guides


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Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 130 ratings


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    • Straightforward, clear guidance
Of the many "how to" art books on my shelf, this little gem is my favorite. The concepts of clothing on the human figure are presented in a simple manner with clear illustrations making every point the author discusses. As a visual learner (as many artists are!) it doesn't get better than this. MANY illustrations, and few words. Exactly as it should be in an art instruction book. A potentially complicated topic has been presented in a simple, understandable, and usable way. As the other reviewer states, the clothing itself is dated, but the concepts are timeless. I plan to use this book as a guide in my own work as an professional artist, and in teaching my young students as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2011 by adyia
    • I only wish there were more pages...
This book was originally written in 1947. It is only about 48 pages long. I feel I should say that up front, because people who purchase this book may look at its length and think they've been ripped off, but you would be sorely mistaken. This author's way of explaining fabric and how it moves was simple and easy to understand. It's filled with practical examples that give you a solid, practical knowledge. It's not filled with a bunch of pictures of the author trying to show off how good an artist he/she is. It looks dated in what they're wearing, but fabric today bunches and folds just like fabric in 1947. I take this book whenever I take my drawing pad somewhere. He basically breaks it down into how the body supports garments and what happens when you move. Fabric does pretty much two things --it pulls and it bunches. Drawing fabric boils down to understanding where it's going to do either. I haven't seen a better presentation of that information. You can spend 3x as much and not get as good of an explanation that you get in this simple book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011 by W. Watson
    • A bit dated..
A bit dated, but still a good introduction to drawing clothing that looks like people wearing it. With only 48 pages (and most of that illustrations), this is a pretty short book. I would say that this would be more for someone with intermediate drawing skills as it is more of a learn from shown examples and less "explain it to me in detail". I'm happy with my purchase. I would recommend this book too as it's a bit more comprehensive - if you can find a copy of it (think it's out-of-print) Dynamic Wrinkles and Drapery: Solutions for Drawing the Clothed Figure (Practical Art Books) by Hogarth, Burne unknown edition [Paperback(1995)] ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016 by K. R.
    • Amazon fantastic guide in Drawing Drapery and such
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Seller: Amazon fantastic guide in Drawing Drapery and such, i really enjoyed it the author presented the ideas in a summary and quick ways i liked that the book was just drawing with an extremely small amount of comments texts also the drawings are really catchy and pretty the printing is great, the colors are great the old style is great for me sense i adore the old schooling in drawings for me this is a wonderful book from all aspects no complains whatsoever as for the shipping the book came to me unharmed, so no complains here too ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017 by Susanoo Shield Susanoo Shield
    • A rather simple approach
It's an OK book. An easy read at only 48 pages which are mostly pictures. The pictures are clear, using different colors to denote the underlying figure and the cloth from each other. Rather than going into types of wrinkles and folds like some other books on the subject, it's broken down into particular types of clothing ie. the sweater, the jacket, the trousers, the skirt etc. Very limited in it's scope to clothing of the time period it was written, when much of the cloth used was of a similar firm type fabric. So it won't help much in terms of drawing period pieces that may include togas or other longer flowing fabrics or even thicker fabrics like leather. Considering the lack of books on this particular subject it's not a bad book to have around for quick sketches, but probably not something I'll refer to if working on something highly realistic or detailed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2012 by M. Clark
    • Everything you need to know...
Cliff young has done an amazing job of showing the simple principles behind drawing drapery. It's a small, slim volume, full of great information and presented in a way that is easily absorbed.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2017 by Mad Dog
    • Learn to observe an understand clothing and drapery.
This book is a great source for understanding and drawing clothes. It contains a lot of concise information and beautiful yet clear drawings. The clothing styles are dated but the principles remain. Highly recomendable
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2015 by Raul Rodriguez
    • A good resource for a very neglected area in drawing
Cliff Young has a very good, simple approach to managing clothing in drawing. There is so little worthwhile in this area that he really deserves 6 stars for making a solid contribution. The important thing is he provides some workable recipes for describing clothing with a few lines..
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2014 by Cat Magic

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