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100	1		_aRuskin, John, _d1819-1900
245	1	4	_aThe Elements of Drawing, in Three Letters to Beginners
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-10-24
508			_aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Marius Borror, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Elements of Drawing, in Three Letters to Beginners" by John Ruskin is a practical guide on the art of drawing written in the mid-19th century. This instructional manual aims to educate aspiring artists, particularly beginners, on the fundamental principles of drawing. Its focus is on developing skills in observation and representation rather than merely achieving technical dexterity. At the start of the book, Ruskin outlines his intentions and the ideal mindset for learning to draw. He emphasizes the importance of dedication and hard work, cautioning against viewing drawing as merely a social accomplishment. The opening letters introduce exercises aimed at honing the beginner's observational skills, particularly through the depiction of shapes and shades using various drawing tools. Ruskin encourages learners to appreciate nature and understand artistic nuances while fostering a patient and methodical approach to mastering drawing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30325
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